Mahmood Mosque (Malmö) Explained

Mahmood Mosque
Native Name:Mahmoodmoskén
Native Name Lang:sv
Map Type:Sweden Skåne
Map Size:225px
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:55.5663°N 13.0823°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:Malmö, Skåne, Sweden
Tradition:Ahmadiyya
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Architecture Type:Mosque
Established:13 May 2016
Construction Cost:SEK37.5 million
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Capacity:1,700 worshipers
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The Mahmood Mosque (Swedish: Mahmoodmoskén) is a mosque in Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden.

History

Construction of the mosque started in 1999.[1] The mosque was officially opened on 13 May 2016 during Friday sermon delivered by Mirza Masroor Ahmad and inaugurated a day after in a ceremony attended by the Chairperson of Malmö City Council.[2]

Architecture

The 2,000 m2 mosque complex has 5 buildings, including two-bedroom accommodation, a sports hall, offices and a library. The mosque consists of two prayer halls, one for male and the other for female. In total, the mosque can accommodate up to 1,700 worshipers. It was constructed with a total cost of SEK37.5 million.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 13 May 2016. Mahmood Mosque: The Malmö Mosque. Khalifatul Masih V. 2 September 2021.
  2. Web site: 15 May 2016. Reception held to mark inauguration of Mahmood Mosque in Malmo, Sweden. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. 2 September 2021.