Blue Mosque (Amsterdam)

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The Blue Mosque is a mosque and cultural center in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, the Netherlands. Construction of the mosque was financed by the government of Kuwait through the offices of Europe Trust Netherlands and began in 2008. The mosque is architecturally significant for both its blue color and the fact that the structure lacks traditional minarets and other symbols associated with Muslim places of worship.ArchitectureThe Blue Mosque mixes traditional and modern architecture and is two storeys in height. The mosque cover and is built of blue bricks. Unlike many traditional mosques, the Blue Mosque lacks a loudspeaker used to broadcast the call to prayer. The mosque consists of a room for prayer, five Islamic education class rooms, a room for lectures, and two meeting rooms.VisionThe Blue Mosque prides itself on being both “progressive and modern,” aiming to counter fundamentalism and provide youth with a modern and moderate version of Islam. The Blue Mosque is a place of spiritual peace and reconciliation where the focus is on similarities rather than differences. The mosque aims to be a place where everyone is welcome regardless of their age, gender, or religion. The mosque works to build bridges with their community in Amsterdam and society at large. They aim to be a guide for youth and to stimulate debate. The official language of the mosque is Dutch.ManagementGeneral management of the mosque is voluntary. The board members meet once a month to arrange details in and outside the mosque. The board has the right to refuse entry to anyone who behaves in an undesirable manner. The mosque is non-smoking and cell phones are not allowed during prayer services.

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