HIBAPRESS
The Ibn Rushd Mosque in Montpellier is witnessing significant activity during the month of Ramadan, where it holds daily iftar meals benefiting more than 400 people, amidst a noticeable influx of Muslim community members from various neighborhoods of the city.
The mosque is known for its continuous social and religious activity, as the iftar meals have turned into a daily appointment that brings together families, students, and the needy in an atmosphere of solidarity and spirituality. New mosque project with a larger capacity.
In the context of this increasing demand, the association overseeing the mosque has begun procedures for building a new headquarters with a larger capacity, which meets the needs of worshippers and provides wider spaces for religious and cultural activities.
According to a statement to the newspaper by Mr. Tahraoui Al-Hussein, the head of the association supervising the mosque, it is expected that the new mosque will be built in a distinctive Islamic architectural style, taking into account the aesthetic and functional aspects, to be an architectural addition to the city.
The new location
The project is planned to be established in the Saint Paul area, which is expected to give the mosque a larger space and modern facilities that accommodate the increasing numbers of worshippers, especially during major religious occasions.
Community members are awaiting developments in this project, which is seen as an important step towards strengthening the religious and cultural presence of Muslims in Montpellier, and providing a wider space that meets their growing needs.
