Tuesday 10 April 2012
Mosque of Rome, Italy
Mosque of Rome, Italy
Basic information
Original name Al-Huda Mosque, Rome
Location Centocelle, Rome, Italy
Affiliation Islam
Completed 1994
Capacity 12,000
Minaret(s) 1
Minaret height 43m
Description
The Mosque of Rome is the largest mosque in Western Europe that can accommodate twelve thousand people. Located on the edge of central Rome, near the Campi Sportivi sports facilities, Designed by both an Italian (Portoghesi) and Iranian architect (Mousawi).
It has an area of 30,000 m² though estimates show the Baitul Futuh Mosque in London is said to be larger. This mosque is located in the Acqua Acetosa area, at the foot of the Monti Parioli, north of the city. As well as being the city's mosque it is the seat of the Centro Culturale Islamico d'Italia (the Italian Islamic Cultural Centre). In addition to being a meeting place for religious activities, it provides cultural and social services variously connecting Shia and Sunni Muslims. It also holds wedding ceremonies, funeral services, exegesis, conventions, and other related events.
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Grand Mosque
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