Mahdi Mosque, Hurtigheim
| Mahdi Mosque | |
|---|---|
Mosquée Mahdi | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Ahmadiyya Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 2 Route des Romains, Hurtigheim, Grand Est |
| Country | France |
Location of the mosque in the Grand Est | |
Interactive map of Mahdi Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 48°37′04″N 7°36′01″E / 48.61777626189348°N 7.600199754287376°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | 2019 |
| Construction cost | c. €530,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 250 worshipers |
| Interior area | 2,640 m2 (28,400 sq ft) |
| Minaret | 1 |
The Mahdi Mosque (French: Mosquée Mahdi; Arabic: مسجد المهدي; Urdu: مسجد مہدی) is an Ahmadiyya mosque located in the village of Hurtigheim, near Strasbourg, in the Grand Est region of northeastern France.
Overview
The mosque was inaugurated on 11 October 2019 and is the first purpose-built mosque in Kochersberg. Construction of the mosque took approximately three years and cost c. €530,000.[1] The mosque was inaugurated by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Mirza Masroor Ahmad.[2] A formal reception was held on 12 October 2019 with dignitaries such as the mayor of Hurtigheim, and several members of the council such as the district council chairman, as well as the vice president.[3]
The 2,640-square-metre (28,400 sq ft) mosque has capacity of 250 worshipers[1][4] and includes a multi-purpose hall, some offices and a guest house, along with a car-park.[5]
Several inter-faith events have been hosted at the mosque, such as a friendly iftar during Ramadan.[6] In June 2022, the community held a "Mosque Open Day" with different stalls and exhibitions about Ahmadiyya.[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Hurtigheim | Religion. La mosquée des champs plaide « l'amour pour tous »". www.lalsace.fr (in French). Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Inauguration de la mosquée Mahdi de Hurtigheim. Inauguration de la mosquée Mahdi de Hurtigheim". www.dna.fr (in French). Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Nasir, Vadood (13 October 2019). "Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Addresses Inaugural Reception of New Mosque in Strasbourg". Press & Media Office. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V a.a. inaugurates Mahdi Mosque in Strasbourg". www.alhakam.org. 11 October 2019. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Nasir, Vadood (12 October 2019). "New Mosque Opened by Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Strasbourg, France". Press & Media Office. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Hurtigheim. Sympathique iftar avec les Ahmadiyyas". www.dna.fr (in French). Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Hakam, Al (22 July 2022). "Mahdi Mosque Open Day: Unveiling Islam in Strasbourg, France". www.alhakam.org. Retrieved 31 August 2024.