Association of Islamic Cultural Centers

The Verband der Islamischen Kulturzentren e. V. (VIKZ) presents itself as an Islamic religious community and non-profit association active in the religious, social and cultural sphere. It states that it provides comprehensive religious care for Muslims in Germany and works for cohesion and peaceful coexistence in society. It is building a new multifunctional association headquarters in Köln-Müngersdorf, and as a nationwide organization it offers students housing at more than 20 locations in Germany.

The Verband der Islamischen Kulturzentren (VIKZ) describes itself as an Islamic religious community and non-profit association active in the religious, social and cultural sphere. It states that it cares for the comprehensive religious needs of Muslims in Germany and advocates cohesion and peaceful coexistence in society. The association is building a new multifunctional headquarters in Köln-Müngersdorf, intended as a foundation for expanding its association work and as an architectural and social enrichment for the city of Cologne and its citizens, especially Muslims in Cologne and nationwide. As a nationwide organization, VIKZ offers students a home during their studies at more than 20 locations in Germany, at various university locations, combining a study-friendly environment with a values-oriented community, accommodation and meals, and opportunities to practice their faith in everyday life and take part in religious seminars and community offerings.

Islamic religious community and non-profit association active in religious, social and cultural areas

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