Telfs Mosque, Islamic place of worship in Telfs, Austria.
Telfs Mosque is an Islamic prayer house in Austria with traditional architectural features including a minaret positioned above the main prayer hall. The building serves as a gathering space where worshippers perform daily prayers and community members come together for religious observances.
The mosque was established in 1998 through donations from the local Muslim community and support from international Islamic organizations. Its construction represented an effort to provide a dedicated prayer space for the growing Muslim population in the region.
The establishment carries the name of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, reflecting the connection to Islamic traditions and heritage in Austrian territory.
The mosque is accessible to visitors and maintains regular prayer times throughout the day, with special gatherings on Fridays. It helps to check ahead about prayer schedules before visiting to plan your visit at a convenient time.
In 2007, the local community demonstrated strong solidarity by collectively restoring the building after an act of vandalism occurred. This response showed how deeply the Muslim population valued their prayer house and their commitment to maintaining it as a shared space.
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