Calls for more Islamic schools to cater for Muslim children's needs

Calls for more Islamic schools to cater for Muslim children’s needs

Monday, June 17th, 2019

One of two Islamic primary schools in the country says there is a desperate need for more schools for Muslims.

Iqra Elementary School in West Auckland officially opened its new building in New Lynn last Wednesday.

It has come a long way since it first started in 2016 when it had only 15 students, crammed in a rented room. Read more

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