Great Mosque of Brussels, Islamic mosque in European Quarter, Brussels, Belgium
The Great Mosque of Brussels is a prayer house featuring a prominent dome and richly decorated interior spaces that follow traditional Islamic design. The main hall impresses with geometric patterns on the walls and a dignified layout that emphasizes open space for worshippers.
This building began as an exhibition pavilion constructed in 1897 for world fairs and was later repurposed as a prayer site. Its conversion to a mosque happened in 1978, establishing it as Brussels' principal Islamic center.
This place serves as a gathering point for Muslims from many backgrounds who come to pray and build community together. Visitors can sense the multilingual and multicultural character that defines daily life here.
This site sits within Parc du Cinquantenaire and is straightforward to reach from central Brussels. Visitors should wear modest clothing and remove their shoes before entering the prayer spaces.
In 2023, management of this site passed from Saudi Arabian control to the Muslim Executive of Belgium, giving the local community greater say. This shift means the place is now run by those who actually worship here daily.
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