Jesenice Mosque, Islamic center in Jesenice, Slovenia.
Jesenice Mosque blends modern architecture with traditional Islamic design and features a minaret added during renovations. The building also houses a library, classroom, ablution fountain, and administrative offices serving the community.
The first Islamic gathering in Jesenice took place in 1969, before the mosque was officially founded in 1988. This development followed the arrival of foreign workers employed in the steel industry.
The mosque functions as a gathering place for Muslims from multiple communities and reflects the diverse population that has settled in the area over decades. It serves as an important hub for religious observances and everyday community meetings.
The mosque stands at Viktor Kejžar Street 19 in Jesenice. The complex includes an ablution fountain, a library, a classroom and the imam's offices and quarters. The jamaat also serves Bled, Radovljica, Žirovnica, Kranjska Gora, Bohinjska Bistrica and Lesce.
The 2002 census recorded 18% of Jesenice's population as Muslim, the highest share of any Slovenian municipality. The jamaat also serves Bled, Radovljica, Žirovnica, Kranjska Gora, Bohinjska Bistrica and Lesce, over 5,000 people mostly from western Bosnia, North Macedonia and Kosovo.
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