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Coordinates: 40°27′24.2″N 3°42′3.6″W / 40.456722°N 3.701000°W / 40.456722; -3.701000
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After its dedication as [[Waqf]] land, it still took years to collect enough individual donations to erect the mosque. Finally opened in 1988, it became the first mosque in the capital, after the occupation of the city by forces of [[Alfonso VI of Castile]] in 1085.
After its dedication as [[Waqf]] land, it still took years to collect enough individual donations to erect the mosque. Finally opened in 1988, it became the first mosque in the capital, after the occupation of the city by forces of [[Alfonso VI of Castile]] in 1085.


Designed by the architect Juan Mora Urbano, it’s the headquarters of the Union of Islamic Communities of Spain and the Islamic Community of Madrid. Abu-Bakr Mosque has a cooperation agreement in force with the [[Community of Madrid]], and with the State through the [[Islamic Commission of Spain]].
Designed by the architect Juan Mora, it’s the headquarters of the Union of Islamic Communities of Spain and the Islamic Community of Madrid. Abu-Bakr Mosque has a cooperation agreement in force with the [[Community of Madrid]],<ref>[http://muslim.multiplexor.es/promo/espanyol/xaria.htm Cooperation Agreement with the Community of Madrid] {{es icon}}</ref> and with the State through the [[Islamic Commission of Spain]].<ref>[http://muslim.multiplexor.es/mas/ley-26-1992-11-10.pdf Cooperation Agreement with the Spanish State] {{es icon}}</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://es.ucide.org/ Official site]
*[http://es.ucide.org/ Official site]

==References==

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Revision as of 07:10, 10 September 2009

Madrid Central Mosque
Abu-Bakr Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationMadrid  Spain
Architecture
Architect(s)Juan Mora
TypeMosque
Completed1988
Specifications
Dome(s)1
Minaret(s)1
Website
UCIDE

The Madrid Central Mosque (Spain) or Abu-Bakr Mosque is a building located in the Cuatro Caminos (Four Roads) neighborhood of Tetuán district. During its construction its proximity to the Estrecho (Strait) metro station gave birth to the popular name of the Strait Mosque.

History

After its dedication as Waqf land, it still took years to collect enough individual donations to erect the mosque. Finally opened in 1988, it became the first mosque in the capital, after the occupation of the city by forces of Alfonso VI of Castile in 1085.

Designed by the architect Juan Mora, it’s the headquarters of the Union of Islamic Communities of Spain and the Islamic Community of Madrid. Abu-Bakr Mosque has a cooperation agreement in force with the Community of Madrid,[1] and with the State through the Islamic Commission of Spain.[2]

Description

The building, spread over four floors, has in addition to the mosque and offices, a nursery, a school, a library, an auditorium and a shop. It performs worship, charitable, educational, cultural and social functions, having signed an agreement with Al-Azhar University for the training and provision of imams.

References

40°27′24.2″N 3°42′3.6″W / 40.456722°N 3.701000°W / 40.456722; -3.701000