Lynda traveled to Auckland to find out more about the little heard from Shia Muslim community. She started with a personal guided tour through the Islamic Learning Centre in Pakuranga with a long-standing member of the community; Fazilat Rashid.
Fazelat Rashid at the Islamic Ahlul Bayt Foundation of New Zealand (Shi'ite Community) Pakuranga.
Fazelat Rashid in the women's prayer area at the Islamic Ahlul Bayt Foundation of NZ (Shi'ite Community) Pakuranga.
Mr Syed Derhami's quotes from the Holy Qur'an during Ramadan.
Quotes from the Holy Qur'an during Ramadan.
Quotes from the Holy Qur'an during Ramadan.
Mr Syed Taghi Derhami, Shia Muslim Community.
Mens Prayer Room Hamilton Mosque
Mens Prayer Room Hamilton Mosque
Women praying during Ramadan, the month of fasting, Hamilton Mosque.
Mosque at night, Hamilton
The area for washing and preparing the body, Shi'ite community.
The gurney and roll of plain cotton used to wrap bodies, Shi'ite community, Islamic Learning Centre, Pakuranga.
The gurney to carry the deceased, Shi'ite community, Islamic Learning Centre, Pakuranga.
The coffin, Shi'ite community, Pakuranga.
The vehicle for the communal coffin, Shi'ite community, Pakuranga.
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