Galway Mosque (Maryam Mosque)
Urban and Architectural
The design, assisted by
the London based Muslim Architects, achieved the orientation of the Prayer Hall
to Mecca within an octagonal form, while meeting the requirements of the Muslim
Community regarding access and services for the use of the building as a
Culture Centre. The elevations were designed to gently express the function and
cultural purpose of the building, with the dome and minaret being the important
signature features. The dome floats on a ring of glass and light reflects from
the minaret opens. The external finish consists of smooth cut limestone and
natural hydraulic lime render giving the building a unique finish. It shows a
timeless classical elegance, a combination of traditional and contemporary,
blending Muslim and Gaelic features to generate a welcome to all at the Mosque
of Mary in Ballybrit, in accordance with the Ahmadiyya motto, Love for all
Hatred for None.
Description
The Galway Mosque named by the Maryam Mosque
of mosque of Mary. It is the first purpose-building mosque in Galway.
The reason of choosing the name of Maryam for
the mosque was mentioned in the reception of opening the mosque by the leader
of Ahmadi Muslims community “Mary’s
elevated status is reflected by the fact that the Quran says that true Muslims
should develop the qualities of Mary and if they do so then they will be those
who never cause harm or suffering to anyone. Every Ahmadi Muslim therefore
seeks to instil within themselves the purity, nobility and piety of Mary
herself.”
Details
Location
Old Cottages, 2 Monavea Road, Galway, Ireland
Worshippers
300
Owners
Ahmadiyya Muslim Association
Architect Name
Year of Build
2014
Drawings
Map
Urban and Architectural
The design, assisted by
the London based Muslim Architects, achieved the orientation of the Prayer Hall
to Mecca within an octagonal form, while meeting the requirements of the Muslim
Community regarding access and services for the use of the building as a
Culture Centre. The elevations were designed to gently express the function and
cultural purpose of the building, with the dome and minaret being the important
signature features. The dome floats on a ring of glass and light reflects from
the minaret opens. The external finish consists of smooth cut limestone and
natural hydraulic lime render giving the building a unique finish. It shows a
timeless classical elegance, a combination of traditional and contemporary,
blending Muslim and Gaelic features to generate a welcome to all at the Mosque
of Mary in Ballybrit, in accordance with the Ahmadiyya motto, Love for all
Hatred for None.
Description
The Galway Mosque named by the Maryam Mosque
of mosque of Mary. It is the first purpose-building mosque in Galway.
The reason of choosing the name of Maryam for
the mosque was mentioned in the reception of opening the mosque by the leader
of Ahmadi Muslims community “Mary’s
elevated status is reflected by the fact that the Quran says that true Muslims
should develop the qualities of Mary and if they do so then they will be those
who never cause harm or suffering to anyone. Every Ahmadi Muslim therefore
seeks to instil within themselves the purity, nobility and piety of Mary
herself.”