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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.

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Amsterdam mosque opens its doors to thousands of non-Muslim visitors during Night of Museums

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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Amsterdam mosque opens its doors to thousands of non-Muslim visitors during Night of Museums

"It is a very good way to combat Islamophobia in the Netherlands," he added.

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Amsterdam mosque opens its doors to thousands of non-Muslim visitors during Night of Museums

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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Amsterdam mosque opens its doors to thousands of non-Muslim visitors during Night of Museums

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.