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The Touwsriver Islamic Society are appealing for assistance or donations towards the completion of the Masjid in Touwsriver.
FEROZ SHAIK
The Touwsriver Islamic Society is calling on the broader community to assist in the completion of the Touwsriver Masjid, which remains unfinished due to a shortage of funds. This mosque, currently under construction in Touwsriver, is an important centre for worship and the promotion of Islam in the Boland region.
Construction of the Masjid began with great hope and enthusiasm, but due to limited financial resources, the project has come to a standstill at a crucial phase. To bring the construction to completion, funds are urgently required for the following:
- First Floor Slab: R115,000 (quotation available upon request)
- Roof: R98,000
- Cement: R30,000
- Stone/Sand: R18,000
- Clay Bricks for First Floor: R25,000
- Labour (per week): R20,000
Any form of donation, big or small, will make a meaningful difference in moving the project forward and helping to realise the dream of establishing a fully functional Masjid.
The completion of the Touwsriver Masjid is an important step in our ongoing efforts to promote Islam in the region. With the grace of Allah (SWT), the Touwsriver Islamic Society have already established a Masjid in Laingsburg, and this second Masjid will serve as a spiritual home for the Muslim community in Touwsriver and beyond.
The Touwsriver Islamic Society is reaching out to kind-hearted individuals, businesses, and organisations to help them raise the necessary funds to complete this project. Your support will not only help them finish the building but also strengthen the Islamic presence in the Boland region.
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Donations towards this cause will help provide a safe and welcoming place of worship for Muslims in the area. For more information or to offer assistance, please feel free to contact the chairperson of the Touwsriver Islamic Society, Ismail Bhyat, at 060 613 4634.
