Islamic Foundation of Ireland
The Islamic Foundation of Ireland (IFI; Irish: Fondúireacht Ioslamach na hÉireann) was formed in 1959 by Muslim students in Ireland. The society established the first mosque in Ireland in 1976. It also helped to establish mosques in other cities in the country. The headquarters of the foundation is currently at the Dublin Mosque and Islamic Centre, 163 South Circular Road, Dublin 8. The Islamic Foundation of Ireland has been the official representative of Muslims in Ireland since its inception. It describes its role as looking after the religious, educational and social needs of Muslims in Ireland.
Fondúireacht Ioslamach na hÉireann | |
 Dublin Mosque, the headquarters of the Islamic Foundation of Ireland | |
| Abbreviation | IFI |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1959 |
| Type | Religious organization |
| Headquarters | Dublin Mosque |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 53°19′53″N 6°16′57″W |
Imam | Imam Yahya Al-Hussein (1983 - present) Second Imam: Imam Abdirisaaq Daahir |
| Majlis Ashura (Elected Council of Representatives) | |
Key people | Fazel Ryklief (Administrator 1984 - 2002, Administration 2015 - present) Mudafar Al-Tawash (Administrator 2007 - 2019) |
| Website | islamicfoundation.ie |
See also
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