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Bern is the capital of Switzerland and is widely known for its beautiful tourist attractions, rich cultural heritage, and its picturesque Old Town. It also consists of various special attractions such as the Einstein House, Federal Palace, and various mosques, where Muslims gather according to prayer times in Bern. Mosques are holy sites of worship for Muslims, and Muslims from all over the world gather in mosques for congregational prayers, religious sermons, and other religious events. Bern, a multicultural city, has a Muslim population estimated to be 5% of the total population.
The Bern Islamic Center has been designed beautifully and is located in Lindenrain, Bern. The center consisted of a spacious praying room, with various other facilities such as bookshelves with religious books, spaces for religious events, and many others. However, the mosque at Lindenrain has closed and is looking to be reopened in a different area in Bern.
One of the oldest mosques in Bern, Masjid Assalam, is located in Sulgenrain and is visited by Muslims from all over Switzerland. The mosque consists of a small praying space with a simple design and offers daily prayers, along with Jummah prayers. While it is a Sunni mosque, it is open to Muslims from any sect. It offers various services to Muslims, such as religious events, Quran classes, and Islamic studies classes. Muslims gather in this mosque, according to prayer times in Bern, to offer their prayers.
The Islamic Community IKRE was established in Bern in 2004, and the community is affiliated with both the Islamic Cantonal Association of Bern, known as "IK-Bern," and the overarching organization of Albanian-Islamic Communities in Switzerland (DAIGS). Islamiche Gemeinschaft IKRE not only consists of a prayer area for Muslims but also offers Quran lessons for children and Islamic lessons for adults. It also allows Muslims to conduct Islamic events such as sports, religious events, and weddings.
Mumtaz Mosque is a small mosque located in Bern and offers all prayers, including formal Jumma prayers. This Sunni mosque is predominantly Indian/Pakistani and conducts religious events as well. The mosque has a simple design and has been constructed so Muslims living and working nearby can offer their daily prayers with Jama'at on time.
Predominantly Indian/Pakistani, Interlaken mosque offers all prayers, including formal Jumma prayers, and has room for 50 worshippers at a given time. With access to a mass transit nearby, Muslims from all over Bern can easily visit this mosque. This mosque provides Khutbah in Urdu, Hindi, English, and Arabic. Muslims can also learn Arabic from the mosque. The administration also arranges funeral services for the community. It also conducts religious events and hosts Quran classes that foster a sense of belonging and impact the community positively.
Bern, the capital of Switzerland, not only boasts stunning tourist attractions and a rich cultural heritage but also embraces a diverse and vibrant Muslim community. The mosques in Bern play a crucial role in providing spaces for Muslims to gather here for their daily salah at prayer times in Bern.
| Fajr | Duhur | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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| 03:45 | 13:27 | 17:30 | 20:54 | 22:59 |