Controversial Islamic Prayer Hall Announces Its Closure After Council Crackdown

Controversial Islamic Prayer Hall Announces Its Closure After Council Crackdown The Al Madina Dawah Centre in Sydney has announced its permanent closure, only weeks after assuring the public it would remain open. The centre had been temporarily closed after the City of Canterbury-Bankstown Council found it was not approved for use as a prayer hall, following the Bondi terror attack. A statement on January 13th announced the permanent closure without providing a reason.

• Al Madina Dawah Centre in Sydney has permanently closed.
• The closure follows a temporary shutdown due to unapproved use as a prayer hall.
• The temporary closure occurred after the Bondi terror attack.
• The City of Canterbury-Bankstown Council identified the unapproved use.
• The centre’s permanent closure was announced on January 13th without a stated reason.