| Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location | Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom |
  Shown within Aberdeen City council area | |
| Geographic coordinates | 57°09′39.2″N 2°06′02.6″W / 57.160889°N 2.100722°W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Granite now mosque |
| Completed | 1905 |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
The Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre (AMIC) is the largest main mosque and Islamic centre in North East of Scotland and 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 contributes to the local community by promoting and participating in projects related to areas of social concern. It operates from its new location at Frederick Street.
Occasionally, AMIC, as well as other mosques in Aberdeen, host various types of open days to accommodate and provide some insight for the wider community.[1]
History
The mosque was founded by a small number of University of Aberdeen students and some local business people in 1980.[2] Initially the mosque was located in a small house beside the university. As the Muslim community grew bigger, several neighbouring houses were purchased to accommodate the growing number of worshippers.[3]
The mosque has moved to a larger site on Frederick Street which serves as the Central Mosque for the Muslim Community of Aberdeen city, Shire and wider area. The site on the Spital is open and primarily used by students and nearby residents.[4][5]
Education
AMIC currently operates several schools during Weekdays, Friday and Weekend which all cater for a range of individuals. These include AMIC Madrasah, Al-Noor Islamic School, privately run classes for iGCSE Islamic Studies, and a Friday evening school for girls which runs alongside its counterpart for boys in Masjid Alhikmah and Community Centre.
See also
References
- ^ "Aberdeen mosques open their doors to celebrate Ramadan through food". Press & Journal. Archived from the original on 14 May 2019.
- ^ "Aberdeen Muslims - Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre in Aberdeen". Archived from the original on 11 September 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ^ "Mosque".
- ^ Hall, Jamie. "New mosque set to transform former Frederick Street School will be 'community facility'". Press and Journal. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ Hendry, Ben. "Mosque buildings to become family homes after closure of Aberdeen's first Muslim place of worship". Press and Journal. Retrieved 31 May 2022.