Embassy News and Events
8/3/2009
The State of Kuwait contributes to building a new mosque in Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Dr. Musaed Al-Haroun, Kuwait’s Ambassador, has overseen laying the foundation
stone of Ottawa’s second largest mosque which will accommodate more than 2000
prayers.
In a celebration held at the new site, attended by members of the Muslim community
and Embassy staff, Dr. Al-Haroun said, “Kuwait’s financial contribution to the
construction of the new mosque emanates from the directions of His Highness Sheik
Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, in relation to
supporting places of worship in Kuwait and abroad.”
The mosque is phase one of an Islamic Centre, the larger project, which would
comprise in addition to the mosque, a library, a special area for Holy Quran recitation
and teaching.