The Islamic Community of Turku has maintained a mosque on Yliopistonkatu since 1992. The mosque plays a central role in serving the Muslim community of Turku as well as the wider general public.

A central role with daily prayers

The activities of the Turku Islamic Community are wide-ranging, yet the mosque remains the heart of our community and the hub of our operations. It is a place for worshipping Allah, often accompanied by coffee before or after the prayers. Thus, the mosque also serves as a social center.

Our mosque is a place for prayer, learning and community. We organize daily prayers, Islamic celebrations, lectures and various events for people of all ages.

It acts as a key gathering point for the Muslims of Turku.

The five daily prayers are held at the mosque according to the prayer timetable available on our website. The highlight of the week is the Friday prayer, when the mosque is often packed to capacity; an estimated 200–300 people attend these jumuah prayers each week.

The mosque receives nearly 1,000 visitors each week. The busiest time of year is Ramadan, when taraweeh prayers are held at the mosque every evening.

Educational activities

The mosque plays a vital role in the community’s integration efforts and in fostering social inclusion.

The mosque also plays an important role in the educational activities of our Muslim community in Turku. Our premises are used for weekly educational activities as well as for hosting various gatherings. Classes for children, women, and men are held at the mosque.

Guided mosque tours

We open our doors to anyone interested in Islam. We organize visits for various groups eager to learn more about Islam and Muslims, as well as to gain insight into our community’s activities.

We are honored to welcome hundreds of visitors to our mosque every year, from young children to senior citizens. Our mosque visits provide a safe and open environment for questions, encounters and learning about Islam.

Our values are openness, friendliness and cooperation. These three words capture the heart of what we do: everyone is welcome to meet others, learn and experience something new.

Did  you know…

In Arabic, the terms jaami’ or masjid are used for the mosque. Jaami refers to a place where people gather. The more commonly used masjid means “a place of prostration.” All European equivalents—such as mosque, moschee, mezquita, and of course, the Finnish moskeija — derive from this word.