Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre

Coordinates: 57°09′39.2″N 2°06′02.6″W / 57.160889°N 2.100722°W / 57.160889; -2.100722

Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre
Basic information
Location Aberdeen, Scotland
Affiliation Sunni Islam
Website www.aberdeenmosque.net
Architectural description
Architectural type Mosque
Completed 1980

The Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre (AMIC) is the main mosque and Islamic centre in Aberdeen, Scotland. AMIC is a charitable, non profitable, non political organisation. Its purpose is to hold congregational prayers and Islamic religious activities, with provision of free religious services to members of the Muslim community relating to Islamic marriage, birth, death and burial in accordance with Scottish law. AMIC also aims to promote unity and provide channels for better communication and understanding between the Muslims and non Muslims in the area. The mosque is to contribute to the local community by promoting and participating in projects related to areas of social concern.

History

The mosque was founded by a small number of University of Aberdeen students and some local business people in 1980.[1] Initially the mosque was located in a small house beside the university. As the Muslim community grew bigger, two adjacent houses were brought to accommodate the growing number of worshipers.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Aberdeen Muslims - Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre in Aberdeen".
  2. ↑ "Mosque".


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