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The Hamad Bin Khalifa Civilisation Center, commonly called the Grand Mosque of Copenhagen, is a mosque and Islamic cultural center in the Outer Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It opened in 2014 under the Danish Islamic Council and includes a prayer hall, a dome, and a minaret. The building serves Muslim communities in the Danish capital and is associated with Sunni Islam.
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When did the Grand Mosque of Copenhagen open?
It opened in 2014 in the Outer Nørrebro district of Copenhagen as the Hamad Bin Khalifa Civilisation Center. It operates under the Danish Islamic Council.
Who funded Copenhagen's grand mosque?
The center is named for and reportedly funded by Qatar's former emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. It stands out as one of the most prominent Gulf-funded religious buildings in Scandinavia.
Is it Denmark's first purpose-built mosque?
It is widely described as Denmark's first purpose-built mosque with a dome and minaret. Before it opened, Muslim communities in Copenhagen mostly worshipped in converted buildings.
What facilities does the Copenhagen mosque include?
Beyond the prayer hall beneath its dome, the complex functions as an Islamic cultural center with community and educational spaces, marked by its minaret. It is located in Outer Nørrebro, one of Copenhagen's most diverse neighborhoods.
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