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Why was this Islamic cemetery established in the first place? Why is eternal grave rest so important? And what happens to Muslims buried before this cemetery existed, who could not have eternal grave rest? The caretaker explains, with a special focus on Surinamese Muslims who prefer to be buried in the Netherlands.
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Navigating funeral procedures in the Netherlands can be complex, especially for Muslims balancing religious practices with Dutch laws. How are time requirements, burial of fetuses, and the needs of different Muslim groups handled? The caretaker of the Islamic cemetery explains.
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In 2007, Almere opened the first Islamic cemetery in the Netherlands. Funerals rose steadily until the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to a surge of Moroccan burials. With the cemetery nearly full, the caretaker shares what happened and the solutions they have in mind.