First Islamic school in the NT opens its doors at Darwin's Berrimah

For 25 years,Shaikh Abdul Quddoos Azhari has been dreaming about opening an Islamic school in the Northern Territory. Key points: The school has around 35 students at primary level,with plans to expand There are three "sister schools" in Queensland School leaders say they hope the school will attract more Muslims to Darwin This year,his dream has become a reality. "We needed enough students to sustain the school,the right block of land and all necessary approvals," he said.