A community center in Merimbula, Australia, has been shut down after local council declared it a “place of worship” — a move sparking confusion and heartbreak among locals who say it’s a secular, multi-faith hub, not a mosque. Despite hosting only brief weekly prayers, the center’s listing of prayer times triggered the closure under new NSW laws passed after the Bondi shooting. Residents fear similar rulings could impact other community spaces, leaving many Muslims without a central gathering place and feeling isolated by a decision they believe misunderstands the center’s purpose.
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