Emmaüskerk, Religious center in Overvecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
The Omar Al Farouk Mosque occupies a modernist building with a capacity of 750 people at Winterboeidreef in the northern district of Utrecht.
The structure, inaugurated in 1967 by Cardinal Bernardus Alfrink as the Emmaus Church, transformed into a mosque in 1985 under architect Latief Perotti's direction.
The religious center maintains an extensive program of community activities, including educational initiatives and humanitarian support for various international causes.
The mosque provides funeral arrangements, prayer facilities, and resources for Islamic ceremonies through their website www.aldawa.nl and telephone number 0302620234.
The building exemplifies the transformation of religious spaces in Netherlands, representing the shift from Catholic to Islamic worship in urban neighborhoods.
Location: Utrecht
GPS coordinates: 52.11092,5.12361
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:18
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