Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre
The Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre is a Sunni mosque, located in Aberdeen, Scotland, in the United Kingdom. It is the largest mosque and Islamic centre in the North East of Scotland, and operates two sites within Aberdeen. The Aberdeen Central Mosque site is located on Frederick Street Aberdeen AB24 5HY. The original AMIC Spital Mosque site is located at the Spital, AB24 3JD and is still operating as a mosque for locals and students.
Purpose
Registered as a charitable, non-profitable, non-political organisation, the purpose of AMIC is to hold congregational prayers and Islamic religious activities, with provision of free religious services to members of the Muslim community relating to Islamic marriage, birth, death and burial in accordance with Scottish law. AMIC also aims to promote unity and provide channels for better communication and understanding between the Muslims and non Muslims in the area. The mosque contributes to the local community by promoting and participating in projects related to areas of social concern.Occasionally, AMIC, as well as other mosques in Aberdeen, host various types of open days to accommodate and provide some insight for the wider community.
History
The mosque was founded by a small number of University of Aberdeen students and some local business people in 1980. Initially the mosque was located in a small house beside the university. As the Muslim community grew bigger, several neighbouring houses were purchased to accommodate the growing number of worshippers.The mosque moved to a larger site on Frederick Street which serves as the Central Mosque for the Muslim Community of Aberdeen and its surrounding area. The site on the Spital is open and primarily used by students and nearby residents.