Imam Ali Mosque (Järfälla) Explained

Imam Ali Mosque
Native Name:Imam Ali moské
Native Name Lang:sv
Map Type:Sweden Stockholm
Map Size:225px
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:59.4136°N 17.8251°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:Järfälla, Stockholm County, Sweden
Tradition:Shia
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Organizational Status:-->
Architecture Type:mosque
Date Destroyed:-->
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Website:https://imamalicenter.se/index.php

The Imam Ali Mosque (Swedish: Imam Ali moské), is a large Shia Muslim mosque in the country located in Järfälla Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden.

In May 2017, there was an arson attack against the building, a fire caused major damage to the facade and roof of a mosque. The attacker is believed to be an ISIS sympathiser or a far-right activist.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sweden Muslims express 'shock' over mosque fire. 2 May 2017.
  2. Web site: Sweden's largest Shia mosque burned down in suspected arson attack. 1 May 2017.