Mariam Mosque, Female-led mosque in Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark
The Mariam Mosque is a mosque in central Copenhagen with separate prayer areas for men and women. The space functions as a center for prayer, Islamic education, and community gatherings.
The mosque was founded in 2016 by Sherin Khankan, a scholar with Syrian-Finnish heritage, and was Scandinavia's first with female religious leadership. Its creation marked a turning point in how women's roles are understood in Nordic Islamic communities.
The mosque takes its name from Mary, mother of Jesus in Islamic tradition, reflecting its openness to dialogue across faiths. Visitors experience a space where women lead prayers and participate fully in religious life and teaching.
Visitors should know that Friday prayers are reserved exclusively for women, while other times welcome everyone. The central location makes it easy to reach, and the space welcomes respectful visits from people of different faiths.
Female imams at this mosque lead prayers and interpret Islamic texts in ways that emphasize gender equality, a model found in few places globally. This approach draws visitors curious about different perspectives on religious leadership and spiritual practice.
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