Open Mosque Day 2024: Experience Islam live in Lower Saxony!

Open Mosque Day 2024: Experience Islam live in Lower Saxony!

On October 3, 2024, over 1,000 mosques open their doors in Germany to celebrate the open mosque day. This initiative gives Muslims the opportunity to present their world of faith and to promote dialogue between different cultures. In Lower Saxony, numerous mosques take part in this important event, which serves as a platform for understanding and exchange.

The day of the open mosque is under the motto "Life Matters: Every life counts!". This message has its origin in the Koran, which emphasizes that life, regardless of its form, must be protected in human - be it human, animal or herbal. In view of the global conflicts and losses of innocent habitats, the organizers want to raise awareness of the appreciation of life. This happens in the hope that such initiatives reduce fear of contact and enable better cooperation.

from Hanover to Osnabrück: Actions in Lower Saxony

Visitors can explore the following cities in various places in Lower Saxony, in which mosques open their doors: Braunschweig, Buchholz, Delmenhorst, Goslar, Hameln, Hanover, Herzberg am Harz, Hildesheim, Neustadt am Rübenberge, Oldenburg, Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Peine, Rotenburg (Wümme), Salzgitter, Stade and Stadthagen. Guided tours, lectures, exhibitions and interactive dialogues are offered here. A detailed list of the participating mosques can be found on various information portals.

The day of the open mosque is deliberately celebrated on the day of German unity. This underlines the commitment of the Muslims to present themselves as an integral part of German society. More than 100,000 people take this opportunity every year to find out more about Islam and get into conversation with Muslims. In Germany, an estimated between 5.3 and 5.6 million Muslims live, which illustrates the diversity and complexity of this community of beliefs. A large part of this population belongs to the Sunni direction, while there are also Shiites, Alevis, Ahmadis and many other groups.

In addition, the daily challenges with which Muslim communities are confronted cannot be overlooked. Reports on vandalism and right -wing extremists attack mosques illustrate the difficulties that many of these communities experience. The organizing bodies hope that the day of the open mosque is not only a one -time invitation to the dialogue, but that it also contributes to reducing prejudices and promoting a positive perception of Islam.

The Muslims' Coordination Council (KRM) explains that all of this is part of a greater exertion in order to make the perspective and values of Islam understandable. Raising the interest of the population and beating a bridge between cultures is in the foreground. “Life” is not only an ethical bid, but also an invitation to all people who appreciate moments of life and actively stand up for peace and respect.

The events not only address Muslims, but invite everyone interested to learn more about Islam and to take part in the diverse activities. Visitors can look forward to exciting lectures, personal encounters and interesting exhibitions. In times when the conversation about faith is often polarized, the open mosque day offers a space of openness and understanding. The hope is that such initiatives can create a more networked and more respectful society.