Historical Amsterdam Mosque joins “The Largest Museum in the Netherlands” project

The historic “Amsterdam” mosque, affiliated with the Religious Affairs Foundation in the Dutch capital, joined the project “The Largest Museum in the Netherlands” in 1986. It has since become one of the most visited places in the city and a center for changing non-Muslims’ attitudes towards Islam.

Construction of the building began in 1927, originally functioning as a church. Due to a decline in congregants, the church was converted into a store and later a warehouse. In 1981, a group of Turkish citizens living in the Netherlands purchased the building and transformed it into a mosque, initiating religious activities.

The “Fateh Mosque”, affiliated with the Religious Affairs Foundation in Amsterdam, is one of the prominent historical buildings that joined the project. Given its transformation from a church to a mosque, this project, which includes places of worship from various religions, enhances the visibility of mosques within cultural and architectural contexts. It allows many Dutch people to learn about Islam.

Visitors can explore the Fateh Mosque on specific days and times as part of the project. They can obtain booklets about the mosque and have the opportunity to learn about Turkish religious traditions and cultural heritage.

In 2010, the entire building was renovated and designated as a historical monument, welcoming non-Muslim tourists. Its central location in the city attracts a large number of visitors daily.