The Foundation

The Seville Mosque Foundation was established in 2005 as a legal instrument of service to the Muslims of Seville and whose purposes include the construction of the Cultural Centre, Mosque and Awqaf of Seville. The Foundation is registered with the Ministry of Education and Culture under number 651CUL.

The Muslim community of Seville brings together more than 30,000 faithful. Its growth, marked by remarkable vitality and diversity, is nourished by both native Spaniards and naturalized members or members from other parts of the world. This dynamism has allowed it to consolidate itself as one of the largest and most stable Muslim communities in Spain, where the Seville Mosque Foundation is a key religious and cultural reference in the city.

Over the years, the community has grown stronger and expanded thanks to the natural growth of families and the continuous incorporation of new members. This dynamic and cohesive development reflects the vitality and rootedness of Islam in Seville.

Since its inception, the community has had several centers of activity. Currently, we maintain one located in the heart of the city, in Plaza Ponce de León, which has been open and in full activity for more than 20 years.

The project to build a mosque in Seville began to take shape in 2004. In 2014 the direction of the project was renewed, and we are currently working on the construction of an Islamic Cultural Center. We believe that this project not only responds to a need for the growing Muslim population, but is a fundamental step in restoring Islam to its rightful place in the city. We aspire to create an elevated, accessible and representative space; a place of expansion, of service to both Muslims and non-Muslims, and where people can know Islam in its true reality and light.

The Foundation’s board of trustees is made up of key figures for the present and future of the Muslim community in Seville.

Among the specific purposes of its statutes are:

– To provide all Muslims, without distinction, with a place of prayer, worship and community development, providing the means for the fulfilment of their religious practices and promoting education, well-being and harmonious coexistence.

– To provide help and cooperation to people in situations of vulnerability or need, regardless of their origin or belief.

– To support Muslims who are in need, whether for reasons of age, health, economic hardship or any other social circumstance.

– To promote, in the Mosque and in the Cultural Centre, the holding of classes, conferences and seminars open to the whole society.