Fondation Culterelle Islamique is a mosque that was established on the request of the monarch of Saudi Arabia, King Faisal. The mosque was opened in the year 1978 by King Khaled Bin Abdulaziz, who was the then President of the Swiss Confederation. The mosque is situated in the Le Petit-Saconnex neighborhood.
Fondation Culterelle Islamique at Geneva has been built with a unique pattern which is different from the other mosques in the region. The interiors of Fondation Culterelle Islamique in Geneva are intricately decorated with carved stones and tiled mosaic. The excellence of the skilled Moroccan craftsmen is reflected in the brilliant artwork in the mosque.
Fondation Culterelle Islamique of Geneva holds prayers five times in a day regularly. Special sermons are held on Fridays. Other than the prayer hall, the mosque has a library, which is furnished with books on the Islamic subjects written in English, French and Arabic languages. The conference room in Fondation Culterelle Islamique, Geneva is utilized for hosting readings on Islamic sciences, religion and culture. Language laboratory and classrooms in the mosque are used to teach the Arabic language to children and adults. The mosque also comprises of a mortuary where ritualistic ceremonies for funerals are held.
Fondation Culterelle Islamique stands out as one of the most frequented religious Geneva attractions which functions as a cultural, religious, social and educative institute. The address of the place of worship is stated below for the convenience of the tourists:
Fondation Culterelle Islamique
34, Chemin Colladon,
Geneva CH, 1211
