Mosques

Oberhausen, a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, is home to a modest but active Muslim community. The mapped data shows several prayer places within the city and its surroundings, with the Bosnian Islamic Cultural Community Oberhausen e.V. located at Fahnhorststraße 32 in the city itself, just 2.7 km from the center. This mosque serves as a key point for local Muslims, particularly those from the Bosnian community. Other listed prayer places are spread across nearby cities, reflecting the regional distribution of Islamic centers.

Within a 50 km radius, over 20 mosques and prayer rooms are recorded, with concentrations in Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Gelsenkirchen, and other neighboring cities. Notable examples include the Zentralmoschee Duisburg-Marxloh (8.3 km away) and the DITIB Zentralmoschee in Düsseldorf (26.1 km). In Oberhausen itself, the Bosnian Islamic Cultural Community is the only directly listed mosque, but the proximity to Duisburg, Essen, and Mülheim an der Ruhr provides additional options for worshippers. The data indicates that prayer places are established in areas such as Marxloh (Duisburg), Gladbeck, and Gelsenkirchen, offering a network of facilities for Muslims living or traveling in the region.

For Muslims in Oberhausen, the availability of prayer places extends beyond the city limits, with mosques like the Al-Noor Moschee in Gelsenkirchen (16.9 km) and the Turkish-Islamic Cultural Association in Gladbeck (13.8 km) providing accessible options. The Bosnian Islamic Cultural Community Oberhausen remains the primary local landmark, while the broader region includes diverse institutions such as the Moroccan Islamic Cultural Center of Dusseldorf and the Wuppertal Central Mosque. This distribution highlights the integration of Muslim life across the Ruhr area, with Oberhausen serving as a convenient base for accessing a variety of Islamic centers.

The listed prayer places are based on available mapped records. Always verify addresses, opening hours, and prayer times directly with the mosque. Contact information may be available on their websites or social media. Distances are approximate and calculated from Oberhausen city center. For the most accurate details, especially during Ramadan or holidays, confirm directly with the mosque.