Mosques

Leiden, a historic university city in South Holland, is home to a small but active Muslim community with at least two listed mosques within the city itself. The Imam Malik Islamic Center Leiden, located at Nieuwe Marnixstraat 80 in the 2316 ES area, and Al Hijra Leiden Islamic Center at Ter Haarplein 1-5 in the 2321 AB district, provide prayer spaces for residents and visitors. These mosques are situated in the city center and surrounding neighborhoods, making them accessible to Muslims living or studying in Leiden.

Beyond Leiden, the mapped data reveals a wider network of prayer places within a 50 km radius, with a total of 20 listed mosques. Many are concentrated in the major cities of Rotterdam and Amsterdam, which are approximately 26–35 km away. In Rotterdam, notable mosques include Mevlana Mosque (Mevlanaplein 1), Mosque Essalam (Vredesplein 7), Ayasofya Mosque (Mathenesserdijk 357), and Kocatepe Mosque (Afrikaanderplein 40). Amsterdam hosts several mosques such as Islamic Faith Foundation (Rozengracht 150-152), The Blue Mosque (Henri Dunantstraat 10-12), Mosque El-Hijra (Arthur van Schendelstraat 17), and Westermoskee Ayasofya Camii (Piri Reïsplein). Other cities like Delft (Mosque Sultan Ahmed at Duke Ellingtonstraat 201), Hoofddorp (Moskee Ar-Rahman at Graan voor Visch 16001), and Schiedam (Islamic Center Schiedam at Doctor Schaepmansingel 5) also have listed prayer places.

For Muslims in Leiden, the presence of two local mosques provides convenient options for daily prayers and community gatherings. The nearby cities of Rotterdam and Amsterdam offer additional mosques with diverse facilities, though specific services are not listed. The mapped records indicate that prayer places are established in various urban sectors, including central Leiden, Rotterdam's Mathenesser district, Amsterdam's Bos en Lommer and Slotervaart areas, and Delft's Buitenhof neighborhood. This distribution helps Muslims locate prayer spaces when traveling or moving within the region. All information is based on available mapped records and should be verified directly with the mosques for accurate details.

Check the exact address and distance of each mosque before visiting. Contact information and opening hours are not provided here; verify directly with the mosque. Use the listed addresses to plan your route. For the most accurate prayer times and facilities, reach out to the mosque or check their official website if available.