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![makassan perahu]()
1450 C.E. - 1200 C.E.
The Makassan Traders
Makassan Muslim traders from Sulawesi visited Northern Australia, trading with Aboriginal people for trepang well before European settlers.
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![A historical illustration titled 'Captain Cook's Landing at Botany, A.D. 1770.' shows Captain Cook and crew in a boat near the shoreline of a rocky coastline with cliffs, trees, and indigenous people on the shore, some waving and others on horseback.]()
29 April, 1770
Arrival of Captain Cook
Captain James Cook and his crew on the HMB Endeavour arrived at Botany Bay, marking the first recorded European landing on Australia's east coast and the start of British colonial state in Australia.
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![Afghan Cameleers. A photograph of a camel caravan, with several camels loaded with packs walking in a line across a flat landscape. A person, possibly a guide, stands beside the first camel. The caption below reads "A N. T. Camel Team."]()
Circa 1860 - 1930
The Afghan Camaleers
Arriving in Australia from the late 19th century, the cameleers played a vital role in providing transport and expertise to open up the arid interior .
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![Alice Springs Mosque]()
Circa late 18th century
Alice Springs Mosque
The mosque, originally built by Afghan immigrants in Australia in late 18th century, closed during World War II and rebuilt in 1993.
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![Darwin Islamic Centre]()
1971
Islamic Society of Darwin (ISD)
Formerly known as Islamic Society of Northern Territory (ISNT)ISNT successfully acquired 1.2 acres of land in Wanguri that was later developed into the Darwin Mosque.
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![Sign for Afghan Mosque operated by Alice Springs Islamic Society next to a brick mosque building, with trees and blue sky in the background.]()
1980
Alice Springs Islamic Society (ASIS)
Afghan Mosque rebuilt and operated by ASIS by the help of members from ISD.
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![Logo of the Islamic Council of Northern Territory Inc, featuring a mosque silhouette, a crescent moon, and the abbreviation 'ICNT' with the full name below.]()
2002
Islamic Council of Northern Territory (ICNT)
A subsidiary of the AFIC, advocating for Islamic societies in the NT. ICNT has played a key role in Muslim suitable cemetery provisions in Darwin.
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![Palmerston Islamic Centre]()
2002
Islamic Society of Palmerston (ISP)
Established in 2002, ISP has been catering to the increasing Muslim population in the Palmerston region. Currently fundraising for their expansion.
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![Logo of the CDU MSA with a geometric design at the top, divided into blue and red sections, with the acronym in bold white letters.]()
2016
Charles Darwin University Muslim Student Association (CDUMSA)
Formerly known as CDUMSSEstablish to serve the CDU Muslim students. Conducting many social and spiritual events.
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![UMNT Darwin Musallah. Jumu'ah Friday Sermon. Group of people sitting on the carpeted floor of a prayer room, attentively listening to a speaker at a podium at the front. The room has white walls, tall ceilings, and windows letting in natural light.]()
2019
UMNT Incorporated
An independent body focused on providing essential services to the NT community. Also established the first Darwin CBD Musallah in March 2020.
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![Katherine Musallah]()
2021
Katherine Musalla
Established by UMNT. Now operating independently by the Islamic Society of Katherine.
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![Sign for Australian International Islamic College Darwin Campus with flags in the background and cloudy sky]()
2022
Australian International Islamic College, Darwin Campus (AIIC)
The first Islamic school in the NT established in Berrimah.
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![Sign for the National Zakat Foundation Australia with website and phone number, and storefront window showing cars and mannequins inside. NZF Zikkies]()
2023
Zikkies, National Zakat Foundation
Zikkies Community Centre with NZF office and Op shop. Ceased operations in 2024.
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![Australian Federation of Islamic Councils and the Islamic Council of Northern Territory Darwin CBD Musallah.]()
2025
Our Part In Australia’s Forgotten Muslim Legacy
Sheikh Mohammad Azhari