Masjid Al-Hidayah - Islamic Society of British Columbia PDF Print E-mail
Written by Mohamed Allam   
Sunday, 08 March 2009 12:31

Masjid Al-Hidayah and Islamic Cultural Centre is located at 2626 Kingsway Avenue, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. Approximately 20 kilometers east of Vancouver, it strives to serve the Muslim community in the three cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody as well as neighboring communities on the west coast of Canada.

Design
Designed by an award-winning local Muslim architect, Studio Senbel architecture + design, the building draws on the great traditions of Islamic architecture, reinterpreted and adapted for the local climate and building materials in British Columbia. Generous glasswork in the prayer area is designed to allow maximum natural light.

Mosque Complex Features

  • Separate, but identical, grand entrance portals for both men and women.
  • Separate prayer facilities to accommodate 240 men and 125 women.
  • An Islamic Resource library and administration office.
  • Wudhu' and shower facilities.
  • A kitchen and cafeteria.
  • A ghusl (funeral preparation) room.
  • Secluded courtyard and secured children's play area.

Gymnasium
The gymnasium hosts social, recreational, and sporting activities, dinner functions, seminars, and workshops. The gymnasium is facing the Qibla (direction of prayer) and can be opened into the prayer hall. It is an ample space to accommodate an additional 260 worshipers for prayer.

Parking
In addition to street parking, there are 46 parking stalls in a secured, underground parking facility.
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