About us

The Turku Islamic Cultural Center Foundation is a Turku-based foundation with the aim of providing Muslims living in Turku the opportunity to practice their culture and religion as part of Finnish society. Fundraising Permit Number: RA/2021/1114

The foundation promotes the interests of its community members, strengthens their societal engagement and trust in societal institutions, and contributes to the development of the Finnish democratic society and the constitutional state.

The goal of the Islamic Cultural Center is to serve as a common space for Muslims in the Turku region and address the diverse needs of the Muslim community. The Islamic Cultural Center will include civic activities aimed at strengthening and developing the citizenship, civic skills, integration, and participation of Muslims in Turku.

Activities will be organized in the center with the aim of enhancing community spirit and addressing the social needs of different groups within the community, such as youth, families, and the elderly. Within the Islamic Cultural Center, there will be businesses and organizations from within the community that will contribute to the vibrancy and diversity of the center’s activities.

At the core of the cultural center, there will be a mosque that, in terms of its space, can bring together the Muslim community in Turku and address the religious needs of the community.

Vision, mission and values

Vision

Muslim residents of Turku have the opportunity to practice their religion, maintain their culture, and feel equal in Finnish society. They have a channel to make their voices heard and participate in advancing their own issues and those of the larger society. Our community member feels valued and that they are an important part of a strong community at all stages of life, proud of their Islamic tradition and their identity as residents of Turku.

Mission

Derived from the strengths and needs of our community, our mission is to build and maintain a bridge of inclusion and trust between the individual, the community, and society. Through our services, we provide opportunities for the Turku Muslim community to interact and collaborate with the surrounding society. Improving the equality and agency of our community contributes to enhancing the well-being of the entire society.

Values

Freedom of religion and culture are for everyone. The work of the Turku Islamic Cultural Center Foundation is guided by our values of openness, transparency, community, diversity, and Finnishness. This means that we are a diverse muslim community that calls Turku their home and that aims to openly promote its interests in collaboration with other societal actors.

Fundraising Permit Number: RA/2021/1114

FAQ

Who finances the project?

• The Turku Islamic Cultural Center will be built with the support of donations. Anyone who wants to contribute to this important project can make donations. The foundation has a police-approved fundraising permit: RA/2021/1114.

Who founded the Turku Islamic Cultural Center Foundation?

• The Turku Islamic Cultural Center Foundation is a separate foundation established by the council of Turku Islamic Society, with the purpose of building and maintaining the Turku Islamic Cultural Center.

What kind of spaces will the Turku Islamic Cultural Center have? Will there be good facilities for women in the mosque?

• The heart of the Turku Islamic Cultural Center will be a mosque, providing space for both women and men to practice their religion and meet their spiritual needs. Additionally, the center will have spaces for for education, youth center and civic services. We believe that all members of the community, from young to old, will find a welcoming place in the Turku Islamic Cultural Center.

How can I contribute to the project?

• Thank you for your willingness to participate in the construction of the Turku Islamic Cultural Center! You can donate money to the Turku Islamic Cultural Center Foundation here. The foundation has a police-approved fundraising permit, which is RA/2021/1114.

More information from our website: https://turuniks.com/en/

“The shade of the believer on the Day of Resurrection is his charity.”

Hadith, Tirmidhi