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New prayer room in Schönhagen: Multicultural house is being built!
On July 11, 2025, the Göttingen association Salam will open a prayer room for Muslims in Schönhagen in the former Harburg inn.
New prayer room in Schönhagen: Multicultural house is being built!
The former Zur Harburg inn in Schönhagen has changed its face: a prayer room for Muslims is now being offered here, as a first step towards becoming a multicultural center. Amr Abdel Aziz, the new owner of the house and chairman of the Göttingen Salam association, celebrated the premiere of the prayer room on Friday afternoon. How HNA According to reports, 20 to 25 believing Muslims from the Uslar region and the surrounding area will find a spiritual home here.
Aziz, who has been the property's main tenant since May 1, 2025, is optimistic: "We want to test how the offer is accepted. If there is not enough interest, we can respond to it," says the restaurateur. He is currently trying to realize his goal of designing a multicultural house. As part of these efforts, an operator is also being sought for the restored beer garden area.
A house for everyone
The Salam association, which was founded 13 years ago in Göttingen, has a lot of experience. Aziz emphasizes that Salam e.V. consists exclusively of German citizens and operates without a political agenda. There have been no problems in the region so far; Instead, the association was always able to rely on good contacts with other communities and authorities.
Nisrine Chemlal, clinical chaplain and advisory board member of the association, explains the broader goals of Salam e.V. Not only is a prayer room offered here, but also extensive pastoral care. Salam looks after sick Muslims in crisis situations, offers support for relatives and has established itself as an important contact point for Muslim pastoral care in Germany. The demand for professional pastoral support is also increasing, especially for migrants who came to Germany in the 70s and 80s and are now increasingly dependent on these services Promosaik clarified.
Pastoral care in focus
The growing importance of Muslim pastoral care is also reflected in the development of collaborations with various hospitals. Muslims in the facilities are increasingly looking for conversations and education, which makes the work of Salam e.V. particularly important. With a team from different ethnicities and cultures who speak many languages, we try to break down language barriers and meet the needs of everyone involved.
These developments are part of a larger trend: In many European countries, including Germany, the need for pastoral care that takes cultural and religious differences into account is increasing, as an analysis of pastoral care projects in Zurich shows. It turns out that the challenges of intercultural communication are also an important topic in this country that needs to be taken into account in order to ensure effective support, as stated in a report De Gruyter is executed.
On Friday, a celebration of the birth of a child was planned in the new prayer room, which illustrates how much community and cultural diversity are in the foreground here. Aziz has also assured that everything will be done legally and hopes that the population in Schönhagen will accept it. If you have any questions or need more information, you can reach him on 0176/44416677.