Mosque of Wesseling

The Mimar Sinan Camii is an Islamic prayer center in Wesseling featuring a central dome above the prayer hall and a 27-meter-high minaret. The structure sits on a 700-square-meter plot with a spacious interior designed to accommodate gatherings for worship.

The mosque was completed in 1992 in response to the needs of Turkish workers who had settled in Wesseling during the labor migration of the mid-20th century. Its establishment was part of a broader wave of mosque construction in Germany tied to the arrival of guest workers.

The prayer hall displays traditional Islamic calligraphy panels with the names of Allah, Muhammad, and important religious figures alongside Quranic verses. These decorations shape the interior character of the space and reflect the religious devotion of those who gather here.

The prayer hall is generously proportioned and can accommodate many visitors during Friday prayers, showing how important the mosque is to the local community. Visitors should know that entering the prayer room follows its own customs and respectful behavior is expected.

The mosque is operated by the DITIB organization, a movement founded in Cologne in 1984 that maintains direct connections with Turkish religious authorities. This structure makes it part of a larger network linking Turkish and German communities.