Fittja mosque, Mosque in Fittja, Sweden.
The Fittja Mosque is a place of worship in Botkyrka featuring a tall minaret and a main prayer room with wood paneling and hand-painted tile work throughout its interior. The building includes an elevated section within the prayer room specifically designated for women worshippers.
The mosque was conceived by the Islamic Cultural Association in Botkyrka and completed in 2007 to serve the expanding Muslim population of the region. Its construction marked an important moment in developing religious infrastructure for Muslims in Stockholm.
The mosque brings together members of the local Turkish community and serves as a space where religious education and social gatherings take place regularly.
Visitors should note that men and women have separate prayer areas, with the women's section positioned on an elevated level. It is helpful to check prayer times and opening hours before planning your visit to the building.
In 2013 the imam here conducted the first authorized call to prayer broadcast through external speakers from a minaret in Sweden, marking a significant moment for the Muslim community. This event made the mosque a site of religious history for the country.
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