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At Least 14 Berlin Mosques Open for Day of Open Mosque

This year's program centers on the theme "Faith as a Compass of Humanity".

Overview

  • Doors open on October 3, Germany's Day of German Unity, as part of a nationwide initiative.
  • Participating communities offer guided tours, talks, exhibitions, book tables, folklore and information materials.
  • The Day of Open Mosque has been held annually in Germany since 1997 to promote exchange and counter prejudice.
  • Berlin’s activities run alongside Muslim Cultural Week, which began on September 19 with the motto "Peace Through Dialogue".
  • More than 50 cultural programs, workshops and mosque tours remain scheduled in the city through Sunday.