At first, some in the Hamilton West Mosque community said Mohammed Hassan's plans for a new mosque were too big. Two storeys, four minarets, and space for about 500 worshippers: a "landmark" mosque is under construction in Hamilton. Worshippers at the Hamilton West Mosque currently pray in small prefab-style buildings along the side of the Frankton site, behind a house that could use a lick of paint. DOMINICO ZAPATA/STUFF "It will be a dream come true [when it opens]," said Hamilton West Mosque president Mohammed Hassan, who came up with the vision. DOMINICO ZAPATA/STUFF Currently, prayers at the Hamilton West Mosque are held in two prefab-like structures on the Bandon St site, and they run out of room on special occasions.

Source: Stuff March 27, 2019 23:03 UTC