Kyiv Islamic Cultural Center
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| Kyiv Islamic Cultural Centre | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| District | Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Status | active |
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| Geographic coordinates | 50°27′38″N 30°27′20″E / 50.46056°N 30.45556°E |
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| Type | Mosque |
| Groundbreaking | 2001 |
| Completed | 2015 |
Kyiv Islamic Cultural Centre (Ukrainian: Ісламський культурний центр та мечеть, romanized: Islamskyi kulturnyi tsentr ta mechet) (from 2001) – mosque and cultural organization in Kyiv, Ukraine. Islamic Cultural Centre (ICC) of Kyiv is one of the nine cultural centers located in the biggest cities of Ukraine. The building of ICC hosted the office of Religious Administration of Muslims of Ukraine “Ummah”, Ukrainian Centre for Islamic Studies, Shariah Committee, right protection organization Together with the law, Alraid Halal Certification and Research Center, publishing office Ansar Foundation, gymnasium Our Future, public organizations Mariam and An-Nur, head office of AUASO Alraid.
In two prayer's halls of ICC – men's and women's, which can contain approximately 1,500 people - Daily and Friday Prayers are held. Circles of Quran reading (tajwid) and memorizing Quran, lection about the basis of Islam (fiqh, sīra, etc.) open for Muslims. During the holy month, Ramadan, in ICC people gather for iftar every evening. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are celebrated solemnly and joyously with entertaining program for children.
In the center for women's development in ICC workshops for personal development, classes and lections dedicated to different topics, including family psychology, often take place. Moreover, women have an opportunity to attend sewing and cooking circles, and fitness classes.
ICC courses on the Arabic language and Islamic culture are held using a specially developed program taught by native speakers.
