| Mahmood Mosque | |
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Mahmood Mosque in Forchstrasse |
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| Basic information | |
| Location | Zurich Switzerland |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Website | www.ahmadiyya.ch/ |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Mosque |
| Completed | 1963 |
| Specifications | |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Minaret height | 18 m |
The Mahmood Mosque situated in Forchstrasse, Zurich is the first purpose-built mosque in Switzerland owned and run by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. It has a minaret, the new construction of which is now banned in Switzerland by popular vote[1].
The foundation stone was laid on 25th August 1962 by Amatul Hafiz Begum, daughter of the founder of Ahmadiyya-Movement, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. The mosque was inaugurated in June 1963 in presence of Sir Muhammad Zafrulla Khan and City-President of Zurich, Emil Landolt.
The mission in Switzerland was led by Mushtaq Ahmad Bajwa from June 1962 until January 1975.
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