EINDHOVEN MOSQUES — ANAS CHAO

EINDHOVEN MOSQUE 1–5

2026, wool, 350 x 180 cm

Eindhoven's mosques vary in size and layout, feature distinct amenities, and are each attended by a unique ethnic demographic. Anas Chao visited five of the city’s mosques and created rugs that visually interpret their architectural elements and social contexts. These rugs incorporate patterns that reflect each mosque’s qibla—the specific direction towards Mecca that Muslims face to perform daily prayers. This variety in architectural style and social context not only highlights the diversity of Eindhoven, but also reveals the plurality embedded within the oneness of Islam.

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Eindhoven Mosque 1
FATIH MOSQUE

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Eindhoven Mosque 2
MINHAJ AL-QURAN (currently closed)

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Eindhoven Mosque 3
ARRAHMAAN MOSQUE

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Eindhoven Mosque 4
AFGHAN MOSQUE

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Eindhoven Mosque 5
MEVLANA MOSQUE

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This project was supported by Cultuur Eindhoven.