Mosques

Rotterdam, a vibrant port city in the Netherlands, is home to a diverse Muslim community with a growing network of mosques and prayer rooms. Based on available mapped records, there are over 20 listed prayer places within a 50 km radius of the city center. These include well-known mosques such as Mosque Essalam at Vredesplein in the Feijenoord district, Mevlana Mosque on Mevlanaplein in the Delfshaven area, and Ayasofya Mosque on Mathenesserdijk. Other notable listed mosques include Kocatepe Mosque on Afrikaanderplein, Gültepe Mosque on Erasmusstraat, Othman Mosque on Boezemdwarsstraat, Masjid Ghausia on Boudewijnstraat, and Islamitisch Cultureel Centrum Alexander on Dwerggras. These locations reflect a widespread presence across Rotterdam's neighborhoods, from the city center to outlying areas.

The implantation of mosques and prayer rooms in Rotterdam is concentrated in several key districts. The Delfshaven area hosts Mevlana Mosque and Ayasofya Mosque, while the Feijenoord district includes Mosque Essalam. The Afrikaanderwijk neighborhood features Kocatepe Mosque, and the Noord district has Gültepe Mosque and Othman Mosque. In the south, Masjid Ghausia serves the IJsselmonde area, and in the east, Islamitisch Cultureel Centrum Alexander is located in Prins Alexander. Additionally, nearby cities such as Schiedam (Islamic Center Schiedam and Muradiye Moskee), Delft (Mosque Sultan Ahmed and Mosque Al Ansar), and Leiden (Imam Malik Islamic Center and Al Hijra Leiden Islamic Center) extend the prayer-place network for those commuting or traveling within the region.

For Muslims living in or visiting Rotterdam, the available mapped data indicates a solid coverage of prayer places across the city and surrounding areas. Whether you are a new arrival, a student, a worker, or a family, you can find mosques in districts like Delfshaven, Feijenoord, Noord, and Prins Alexander, as well as in neighboring communes such as Schiedam, Vlaardingen, Delft, and Leiden. The listed mosques offer a range of facilities, though specific services, opening hours, and prayer times should be verified directly with each mosque. This guide aims to help you locate prayer places conveniently, based on the most current mapped records.

Check the address and distance of each mosque from your location before visiting. Many mosques have contact fields listed, but phone numbers and websites are not provided here. Verify prayer times, facilities (e.g., women's areas, parking), and any events directly with the mosque. The data is based on available mapped records and may not include all prayer places.