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Mahdi Mosque, Hurtigheim

Coordinates: 48°37′04″N 7°36′01″E / 48.61777626189348°N 7.600199754287376°E / 48.61777626189348; 7.600199754287376
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Mahdi Mosque
Mosquée Mahdi
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Branch/traditionAhmadiyya
Location
Location2 Route des Romains, 67117 Hurtigheim, France
CountryFrance
Geographic coordinates48°37′04″N 7°36′01″E / 48.61777626189348°N 7.600199754287376°E / 48.61777626189348; 7.600199754287376
Architecture
Typemosque
StyleIslamic
Completed2019
Specifications
Capacity250
Minaret(s)1
Website
ahmadiyya.fr

The Mahdi Mosque (Arabic: مسجد المهدي; Urdu: مسجد مہدی) is a mosque located in the village of Hurtigheim, near Strasbourg, in the Grand Est region of northeastern France. It was formally inaugurated on 11th October 2019. It is the first purpose-built mosque in the whole of Kochersberg and has a capacity of 250 and comprises 2,640 square meters.[1][2]

The mosque has hosted several inter-faith events, such as a Friendly Iftar during Ramadan.[3] In June 2022, the community held a "Mosque Open Day" with different stalls and exhibitions about Islam Ahmadiyya.[4]

History

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The construction of the mosque took around three years and cost around 530,000.[2]

Inauguration

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The mosque was inaugurated by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Mirza Masroor Ahmad.[5] A formal reception was held on 12th 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.[6]

Facilities

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The mosque has a capacity for 250 members, and includes a multi-purpose hall, some offices and a guest house, along with a car-park.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Alhakam (2019-10-11). "Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V a.a. inaugurates Mahdi Mosque in Strasbourg". www.alhakam.org. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  2. ^ a b "Hurtigheim | Religion. La mosquée des champs plaide « l'amour pour tous »". www.lalsace.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  3. ^ "Hurtigheim. Sympathique iftar avec les Ahmadiyyas". www.dna.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  4. ^ Hakam, Al (2022-07-22). "Mahdi Mosque Open Day: Unveiling Islam in Strasbourg, France". www.alhakam.org. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  5. ^ "Inauguration de la mosquée Mahdi de Hurtigheim. Inauguration de la mosquée Mahdi de Hurtigheim". www.dna.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  6. ^ Nasir, Vadood (2019-10-13). "Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Addresses Inaugural Reception of New Mosque in Strasbourg". Press & Media Office. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  7. ^ Nasir, Vadood (2019-10-12). "New Mosque Opened by Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Strasbourg, France". Press & Media Office. Retrieved 2024-08-31.