Süleymaniye-moskee, Islamic mosque in Tilburg, Netherlands
The Suleymanie Mosque is a building with two 38-meter minarets and an 18-meter central dome, designed following Ottoman architectural principles. The structure sits in the Het Zand district of West Tilburg and houses prayer areas alongside a library, classrooms, conference rooms, and small businesses.
The building opened in 2003 after the Turkish community had outgrown their previous prayer space at Wilhelminapark. This new mosque marked a milestone for Islamic worship in Tilburg and provided more room for the expanding community.
The mosque serves as a gathering place where members of the Turkish community and other visitors come together for prayer, celebrations, and daily social connection. Families from the neighborhood often visit for religious occasions and community events that mark important moments throughout the year.
The building sits at Wandelboslaan 2 in the Het Zand district and is easy to reach by public transport or on foot. Visitors should know that certain areas have dress codes and specific entry guidelines for different prayer times and occasions.
The building features a five-pointed star design element that points toward Mecca, serving as both an aesthetic detail and a practical orientation marker. This thoughtful feature links the architecture to the spiritual direction of the place.
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