Where is the best place to bury a Muslim?

Where is the best place to bury a Muslim?

The grave should be perpendicular to the direction of the Qibla (i.e. Mecca) so that the body, placed in the grave without a coffin lying on its right side, faces the Qibla. Grave markers should be raised, not more than about 30 centimetres (12 in) above the ground, so that the grave will neither be walked nor sat on.

Is Rookwood just a cemetery?

Sandwiched between Lidcombe and Strathfield, Rookwood is a historic cemetery which not-coincidentally fills up an entire suburb of the same name.

Who owns Rookwood Cemetery?

Rookwood General Cemetery is custodian to two-thirds of Rookwood Cemetery – an area of 190 hectares. The remainder is managed by the Catholic Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (CMCT) and the Rookwood Memorial Gardens and Crematorium.

What is the oldest grave in Rookwood Cemetery?

The first burial in the cemetery, reported by the Sydney Morning Herald, was a pauper, 18-year-old John Whalan, buried on 5 January 1867.

Is there a suburb called Rookwood?

Rookwood is a suburb in western Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia located 14 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the Cumberland Council.

What happens when cemetery runs out of room?

Due to the increase of the urban population, many boroughs are running out of room to bury the dead and the solution they have come up with is to recycle old graves. Any graves that have been untouched for 75 years are being re-opened, after consultation with living family members, and re-used for a new body.

How long do they keep bodies in cemeteries?

This is usually after several decades and depends on the cemetery. Think of it like a lease – the lease on the plot may run out in 20 years, in which case they may offer the opportunity to renew the lease. If the lease is not renewed, the plot will be reused.

How many Muslims are buried at Rookwood Cemetery?

Muslim community leader Kazi Ali was distressed to see the nearly full Muslim section at Rookwood Cemetery that he helped transform 40 years ago from paddock to an oasis of palms. Many who helped Mr Ali build the cemetery in the 1980s are among the 6000 Muslims buried there now.

Who are the custodians of Rookwood General Cemetery?

As custodian of the largest Victorian-era cemetery in the world, we consider our historic data to be one of our most valuable assets. Our Deceased Search facility provides information on the interments that have taken place within Rookwood General Cemetery, including the former Jewish, Muslim, Anglican, General and Independent cemeteries.

Which is the oldest working Cemetery in Australia?

Rookwood Cemetery is the oldest, largest and most multicultural working cemetery in Australia. Its grounds tell the story of Sydney’s history and cultural diversity, while its peaceful setting and artistic monuments make Rookwood a fascinating place to visit all year round.

Why do Muslims put trees in their graves?

Kazi Ali in the Muslim section of Rookwood Cemetery which he helped to establish in the 1980s. It is nearly full. “Our tradition is to put trees in the grave because we believe when [the rain] soaks through, it goes to the deceased’s heart,” he said.

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