Islamic Foundation of Finland

Firstly: Establishment

The Finnish Islamic Foundation was established in 1994 under the name "Finland Mosques Foundation", with the main objectives of:

• Purchasing and managing mosques and Islamic centres.
• Providing Islamic cemeteries.
• Introducing Islamic civilization.
• Serving the public space of the Muslim community in Finland.

Secondly: Name Change
Due to the diversification and expansion of activities, the name was changed from "Finland Mosques Foundation" to "The Finnish Islamic Foundation" in 2011. This reflects the broad nature of its outlined tasks and its growing role in serving Muslims in Finland.

Thirdly: Challenges and Difficulties

• The Foundation faced significant difficulties in collecting donations, both internally and externally.
• Challenges increased after the opening of multiple prayer rooms in areas close to Muslim residences, which affected attendance at the central mosque.
• The Foundation bore additional financial burdens due to repair and maintenance costs for the main mosque building, which were not part of the original plan.