Islamic leaders on the Gold Coast believe they have opened Australia's first drive-through takeaway food service for Muslims observing the month Ramadan.

Gold Coast Islamic Society president Hussin Goss said the sudden closure of the Arundel Mosque last month due to the coronavirus pandemic had forced them to think outside the square.

"We've had to innovate a new idea of feeding our fasting people during the month of Ramadan," Mr Goss said.

Ramadan is observed by Muslims around the world and began in Australia on Thursday April 23.

Each day during the month, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, and participating in anything that is ill-natured or excessive from dawn until sunset.

Hundreds of curries flow once gates open

Mr Goss said the drive-through service, which he believed was the first of its kind in Australia, was operated by seven people.

"We have two chefs that come into the kitchen and prepare about 400 meals," he said.

"We then have another team of two who come in to pack takeaway containers.

"Then we open the gate at the centre from approximately 1:00pm to 2:00pm."

Subsidised by donations, the drive-through service gives away rice, bread, and curries made with lamb, beef, and chicken.

Mr Goss said he was surprised by how many people were queueing up for food since the service began this week.

"We have a lot of international students and, as we're all aware, they don't have jobs. They don't have any income coming in at all," he said.

"This is a time of giving, this is the month of Ramadan where we have to show compassion."

University student Junaid Ali said he was very grateful for the drive-through, but he was disappointed not to be gathering with his family.

Mr Ali said he hoped the coronavirus crisis would come to an end as soon as possible.

"The month of Ramadan is one of the greatest months in the whole year," he said.

"I pray for God … that everything [to do with coronavirus] will be finished as soon as possible."

Call to reopen mosques

On March 23 the Prime Minister announced the closure of pubs, licenced clubs, cinemas, and places of worship to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

More than a month on, and with the spread seemingly under control, Mr Goss is calling on the Federal Government to loosen some restrictions.

"I would hope that the Prime Minister would look at opening up places of worship before they open up pubs and restaurants," said the Gold Coast Islamic leader.

"People in this climate now are turning to God."

He suggested coronavirus fears could be managed by limiting the number of people who could enter a place of worship.

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