Fazle Omar Mosque, Mosque in Eimsbüttel, Germany
The Fazle Omar Mosque is a prayer house of the Ahmadiyya community in Hamburg's Eimsbüttel neighborhood with two minarets and spacious interior facilities for religious ceremonies. The building combines religious functional areas with spaces for community meetings and educational programs.
The building opened in 1957 and was the second purpose-built mosque for Islamic worship in Germany, a sign of the growing Muslim community in the postwar period. Its founding marked a turning point for the visible presence of Islam in German society.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community uses the building as a place for regular prayer services and hosts open days where neighbors and other religious groups can learn about the mosque's interior. The center plays an important role in the neighborhood as a meeting point between different faith communities.
Visitors can tour the building on specific days and should check ahead about opening times and visiting conditions. When visiting, participation in a guided tour or wearing appropriate clothing is recommended to respect the religious function of the place.
The mosque has established itself as a place of dialogue between different religions, where people of various faiths regularly meet. Particular significance lies in the collaboration with Buddhist and Tibetan groups, who use the venue for cultural exchange programs.
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