The decision to build the Gladstone Islamic Centre was born out of all Muslims’ desperate need in the Gladstone region to have a facility where they can perform their religious duties and satisfy the religious needs. The Islamic Centre’s proposed architecture will be reminiscent of a traditional Islamic design with a contemporary edge.  The completed 802 square metre  building comprises the followings components:
⦁ Main prayer area: 3 m2
⦁ Secondary prayer area: 6 m2
⦁ Multipurpose hall #1: 48 m2
⦁ Multipurpose hall #2: 3 m2
⦁ Sanitary facilities:  209.7 m2
⦁ Kitchen:  1 m2
⦁ Office:  4 m2
⦁ Covered area: 4 m2
⦁ Porch: 13.6 m2
⦁ Prayer area (masjid) – The prayer halls with dedicated areas for men and women will have a capacity to hold up to 250 worshippers, among which 50 spaces can be dedicated only for women.
⦁ Imam (educator) office – Which can be used by the imam for consultation.
⦁ Wudu area – which will be fitted in order to allow people to take ablution.
⦁ Shower/bathroom – People coming from work (industrial sites) can have a shower if required.
⦁ Multipurpose hall – Can be used to conduct youth and women development activities, informal religious and cultural education for adults and children, interfaith dialogue, mini-conference and workshop.
⦁ Kitchen – Cooking and serving foods during festivals including open day, Ramadan Iftar, and Eid gathering.
⦁ Nursery room – Women especially mums attending prayer and other related activities with breastfeeding babies can use the room.
⦁ Children play area – Outdoor activities to keep the youngsters engaged
⦁ Library – This will be available to the broader community to learn more about Islam. Books will be available in English and Arabic.
⦁ Covered area / Foyer – Serves as an open area at the entrance, food served during occasions, shoe racks, area for socialising.
⦁ Tranquil landscaped gardens and courtyard – which will complement the ambience of the Islamic Centre.
⦁ Ample car parking – of about 60 bays that will accommodate the worshippers attending the Islamic Centre and avoid any traffic problems in the neighbouring streets. Overflowed cars can be parked on the unpaved area.
Mosque Open Day
Though non- Muslims (people from other faiths or with no faith) would have their access to the Gladstone Islamic Centre any day, Gladstone Muslim Community organise ‘Mosque Open Day’ at least once in a year (during weekends). The event allows the invitees to contact Muslims of various backgrounds and enhance understanding of Islam from Muslims’ perspective. It is an opportunity for the Muslims in Gladstone to interact with the broader community. It provides improved understanding of the local cultures and interactions with local authorities, government services and other institutions.