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BriefStatementOfSignificance:
The Auwal Masjied is considered to possess provincial, social and historical heritage value whilst also possessing a high local landmark quality.
The Auwal Masjied became the first Masjied 10 be established in South Africa and is still being used for Muslim religious purposes. It became a
centre for Muslim communal activity. regulating social and religious life.
The Auwal Mosque is of cultural significance based on its association with living heritage. links to slavery. imponance in the community. strong
association with the Muslim community and its special association with among others, Than Guru. Achmat van Bengalen and Saanjic van die Kaap.
The mosque represents the struggle of the Cape Muslims. for religious recognition and freedom to worship.
Its primary significance derives from its function as a sacred space as well as its aesthetic and architectuml value.
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