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Melbourne’s first Shia mosque unites community

Melbourne’s first Shia mosque.

Zena Chamas
Press TV, Melbourne

After years of anticipation, hundreds of Muslims in Australia have celebrated the opening of the first official Shia mosque in Melbourne. Uniting a diverse range of Muslims, the mosque plans to host events that promote social cohesion. This comes at a critical time in the community, as Islamophobic attacks are on the rise. Our correspondent in Melbourne Zena Chamas has a report.


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