Sydney features remarkable Islamic architecture including the Auburn Gallipoli Mosque with its distinctive Ottoman-style design and the Lakemba Mosque, one of Australia's largest Islamic centers. The city holds deep Islamic historical significance as home to some of Australia's earliest Muslim communities, including Afghan cameleers who contributed to the nation's development. Today, Sydney's vibrant Muslim population from diverse backgrounds including Lebanese, Turkish, Pakistani, and Indonesian communities creates a rich tapestry of Islamic culture through mosques, Islamic schools, halal markets, and annual celebrations.