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The community behind the initiative.

Follow the cemetery’s development and discover why a resting place close to home means so much to so many people.

Current project status

We are working on the next step.

The cooperation agreement has been signed and a planning consultancy has been engaged for further development.

ACHIEVED

The SOK has been signed

The signed cooperation agreement marks a step in the further preparations for the project.

IN DEVELOPMENT

Planning consultancy engaged

A professional planning consultancy is helping shape further development.

TIMELINE

Intended opening: July 2029

The current timeline envisages land purchase in December 2027 and development in December 2028. This timeline may change.

Voices from the community

Why this matters to us.

Personal video messages on the official YouTube channel of the Islamic Cemetery Rotterdam.

These videos were recorded earlier. Any references to Ramadan or a campaign period relate to the time of recording.

More video messages

A widely shared wish.

These messages are also available on the official channel.

VIDEO MESSAGE

Aboutaleb

Integration is complete when people choose to be buried here

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A place for generations.

With your support, we can continue building the Islamic Cemetery Rotterdam.