Amsterdam mosque opens its doors to thousands of non-Muslim visitors during Night of Museums
Non-Muslim Dutch visitors gathered at the Fatih Mosque, which is affiliated with the Turkish Diyanet Foundation, located in Amsterdam to receive information about Islam and Islamic arts.
Another visitor, Jaap Kapteyn, cited the importance of participating in the Night of Museums as a mosque and promoting Islam with art activities and works. "This affects the perspective of the Dutch -- who value art very much -- about Islam."
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"It is a very good way to combat Islamophobia in the Netherlands," he added.
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The Fatih Mosque, built in 1920 and converted from a church that was closed due to a lack of worshippers, was purchased by Turkish workers who came to Amsterdam in 1980 to meet the need for places of worship.
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The Night of Museums, or the Long Night of Museum, is a cultural event across Europe in which museums and cultural institutions stay open late.