Vienna Islamic Centre, Vienna

The Vienna Islamic Centre stands as the largest mosque in Austria, situated within Vienna's 21st district, Floridsdorf.

Back in 1969, the Islamic Community in Vienna acquired an 8,300 square meter (89,000 square foot) parcel of land from the city of Vienna for the purpose of constructing a mosque. Financial constraints led to multiple delays in commencing construction. However, in 1975, King Faisal bin Abdulaziz al Saud of Saudi Arabia pledged to personally finance the mosque's construction.

Under the oversight of Richard Lugner, selected as the general contractor, construction commenced on July 1, 1977. The formal inauguration of the Vienna Islamic Centre took place on November 20, 1979, with Rudolf Kirchschläger, then President of Austria, officiating the ceremony.

The complex comprises a lofty minaret, a mosque, a library, a multipurpose hall, and classrooms. Notably, the Vienna Islamic Centre holds the distinction of being Austria's largest mosque.

The mosque features an imposing minaret with a towering height of approximately 32 meters, complemented by a dome boasting a diameter of about 20 meters. This remarkable structure was erected during the holy month of Ramadan and was overseen by Mr. Farid Basrawi, who served as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Austria at that time. The mosque's interior boasts an elegant design, making it a sought-after destination for Muslims visiting Vienna.