Mahmood Mosque (Malmö)
The Mahmood Mosque (Swedish: Mahmoodmoskén) is a mosque in Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden.
| Mahmood Mosque | |
|---|---|
Mahmoodmoskén | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Ahmadiyya |
| Location | |
| Location | Malmö, Skåne, Sweden |
  Shown within Skåne | |
| Geographic coordinates | 55°33′58.8″N 13°04′56.3″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Date established | 13 May 2016 |
| Construction cost | SEK37.5 million |
| Capacity | 1,700 worshipers |
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]
References
- "Mahmood Mosque: The Malmö Mosque". Khalifatul Masih V. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- "Reception held to mark inauguration of Mahmood Mosque in Malmo, Sweden". Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. 15 May 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
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