Reykjavík Mosque
Mosque in Reykjavík, Iceland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Reykjavík Mosque (Icelandic: Moskan í Reykjavík) is a mosque and gathering area for Muslims in Iceland. It is located in the Ármúli district. The mosque was opened in 2002 by the Muslim Association of Iceland after requesting the city government for permission to build a purpose-built mosque in 2000, with no swift response.[1][2]
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Reykjavík Mosque | |
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Moskan í Reykjavík | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Branch/tradition | Sunni |
Leadership | Sheikh Salmann Tamimi |
Location | |
Location | Reykjavík, Iceland |
Geographic coordinates | 64°08′3″N 21°52′30″W |
Architecture | |
Type | mosque |
Style | office complex |
Groundbreaking | 1987 |
Completed | 1991 |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 50 worshipers |
Dome height (outer) | 27 m (90 ft) |
Minaret height | 40 m (130 ft) |
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