The Ar-Rahma Mosque, (), translated Mercy Mosque, is a
mosque
A mosque ( ), also called a masjid ( ), is a place of worship for Muslims. The term usually refers to a covered building, but can be any place where Salah, Islamic prayers are performed; such as an outdoor courtyard.
Originally, mosques were si ...
in
Kyiv
Kyiv, also Kiev, is the capital and most populous List of cities in Ukraine, city of Ukraine. Located in the north-central part of the country, it straddles both sides of the Dnieper, Dnieper River. As of 1 January 2022, its population was 2, ...
, the capital of
Ukraine
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. It was built between the years 1996 and 2000 in the
Tatarka neighborhood of the city.
History
The first attempt to build a
mosque
A mosque ( ), also called a masjid ( ), is a place of worship for Muslims. The term usually refers to a covered building, but can be any place where Salah, Islamic prayers are performed; such as an outdoor courtyard.
Originally, mosques were si ...
in Kyiv was in 1897. Muslims of that time were able to open a house of worship in Kyiv on 5 Peace Street, in the house of Kalinovich in
Podil
Podil ( ) or Podol ( ), also known in English as the Lower City,Ivankin, H., Vortman, D. Podil (ПОДІЛ)'. Encyclopedia of History of Ukraine. is a historic neighborhood in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. It is located on a floodplain terrace ...
. The next attempt to build a mosque was made in 1991.
Ordinance on the allocation of the
Clerical Board of Ukraine's Muslims
Clerical may refer to:
* Pertaining to the clergy
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' (DUMU) land for the construction and maintenance of the memorial building was granted on February 5, 1996, by the Kyiv state administration. Construction of the mosque took place in stages, with money donated by Muslims of the city. Prayers on Fridays, holidays, and special events started upon the completion of the first part of the mosque in 1998.
In 2000, a crescent moon was installed on the dome of the new mosque. The mosque was finally opened in 2011.
See also
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Islam in Ukraine
Islam in Ukraine is a minority religious affiliation with Muslims representing between 1% and 2% of the total population. The religion has a long history in Ukraine dating back to Berke Khan of the Ulug Ulus (Golden Horde) in the 13th centu ...
References
Mosques in Kyiv
Mosques completed in 2011
20th-century mosques in Europe
Crimean Tatar culture
Mosque buildings with domes in Europe
Mosque buildings with minarets in Europe
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