Weird, no one know the exact number of mosque in Germany

News24xx.com - How many mosques are there in Germany? Nobody knows for sure the answer. The strange thing is for Germany, which is known as a country that diligently records statistics.

After the inauguration of a mosque financed by the Turkish government in Cologne, questions regarding the Muslim house of worship often became a hot conversation in Germany. The construction of mosques for the largest minority community in Germany is seen as an attempt by the Turkish government to show power in Germany.

How many mosques or Islamic religious associations in Germany can only be estimated. According to Islamic observer, Michael Blume, legal reasons are the cause. "According to the German constitution, religious associations are not obliged to register" he said, adding, "This means: as long as a religious community or religious association is not a public organization, there is no need to register."

Mosque, just like other places of worship. That is why, according to Blume, there is no one who knows how many temples there are for Buddhists in Germany. Mosques in Germany are registered according to the law governing the formation of the association. So it's up to them whether they are affiliated with a larger or independent mosque umbrella association.

Unlike the church that is registered in the Federal Bureau of Statistics "Annual Book", as well as the Jewish community. Jewish churches and congregations in Germany have agreements with countries governed by constitutional law.

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