Bilal-Moschee, Mosque near RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Bilal Mosque is a prayer house in Aachen featuring a cubic concrete structure with a minaret and a prayer hall that holds about 600 people. The building spans two floors and contains classrooms, living quarters for the imam, and auxiliary rooms.
Construction of the mosque began in 1964 and was completed in 1971, making it the fifth oldest mosque in Germany after World War II. It emerged during a period of rebuilding and growing Muslim presence in German cities.
The mosque serves as a gathering place for Muslim students at RWTH Aachen University, hosting daily prayers, religious classes, and community meetings. These activities shape daily life in the building and connect people who share the same faith.
The building is located close to RWTH Aachen University and is easy to reach on foot from the city center. Visitors should be aware that religious practices and dress codes apply, and the space can become crowded during prayer times.
The building received architectural heritage monument status in 2012, recognizing its significance as an example of blending traditional Islamic and modern design. This designation makes it a rare case of a mosque building protected as architectural heritage in Germany.
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