Open Mosque Day: insights into Islam for the day of unity!
Open Mosque Day: insights into Islam for the day of unity!
On October 3, 2024, more than 1,000 mosques in Germany open their doors to interested visitors. This "Open Mosque Day" is an opportunity to learn more about Islam and to reduce fear of contact. The coordination council of the Muslims (Krm) launched this day to promote dialogue and understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims.
Visitors can look forward to a diverse program that includes tours, lectures, exhibitions and the opportunity for personal exchange. The day is under the motto "Life Matters: Every life counts!", Which underlines a central message of Islam: protecting and paying attention to life. In the context of lectures, it is explained that the Koran Muslims encouraged to respect life in all its forms, be it the lives of people, animals or plants. This message is becoming more important in times of conflicts and outbreaks of violence where many people in need suffer.
participating cities in Lower Saxony
In Lower Saxony, numerous mosques take part in this campaign. Cities such as Braunschweig, Hanover, Oldenburg and Osnabrück, among others, invite visitors. Here interested parties have the opportunity not only to learn more about faith, but also to make personal contacts and to reduce prejudices. Every year around 100,000 people use this offer to learn more about their beliefs in direct exchange with Muslims.
The "Open Mosque Day" has been celebrated since 1997. The choice of October 3, the day of German unity, is no coincidence. The Muslims want to underline their role as part of German society and show that dialogue between different cultures and faiths is important. Between 5.3 and 5.6 million Muslims currently live in Germany, with around three quarters of Sunnis; Other groups are Shiites, Alevis and Ahmadis.
importance of dialogue
As the KRM emphasizes, the day is not only an information event, but also an important opportunity to reduce prejudices and strengthen the coexistence. In recent years, attacks against mosques have always occurred, which makes the exchange between cultures all the more important. Initiatives like this contribute to promoting peace and understanding.
The KRM offers comprehensive information for all interested parties who want to learn more about the participating mosques and the exact programs. These are accessible on the KRM website, where a list of all participating mosques can also be found in Lower Saxony. The promotion of interreligious dialogue is a central goal that is supported with this event, and it remains to be seen how many people will use the opportunity to learn more about Islam and to step into the exchange, as reported . .
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