Islam in Iceland
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The Nordic country Iceland is estimated to have between 800 and 1000 members by the Association of Muslims in Iceland.
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[edit] Demographics
The Association of Muslims in Iceland had 341 members in 2006. The Association itself estimates there are 800-1000 Muslims living in Iceland.[1]
Most of the nation's Muslims live in or near Reykjavík, but there is a small number of Kosovar Muslim refugees in Dalvík.[1]
[edit] Association of Muslims in Iceland
The Association of Muslims in Iceland (Felag Muslima a Islandi) was founded in 1997. It is headed by Salmann Tamimi, a Palestinian immigrant.[2]
[edit] Mosques
The community has had its own mosque since 2002.[1] The mosque offers daily and nightly prayers, which attracts a core group of 30 individuals. The mosque also offers weekly Friday prayers,
In 2000 the Muslim Association applied to build a mosque in Reykjavik.[1] However, the city has not approved the plans, saying they are competing.
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