Jumu'ah prayer
Friday prayer with khutbah, followed by time for conversation and community.
Masjid Ul Khair · Bern-Bümpliz
Prayer · Education · Encounter
Faith and community, rooted in Bern.
Masjid Ul Khair is a place for daily prayer, learning and belonging—for Sri Lankan Muslims, families, young people, neighbours and visitors across Bern.
Next Jumu'ah
Friday prayer 13:30
Friday
Masjid Ul Khair · Bern
Today at the mosque
Prayer times
Up-to-date prayer times straight from Mawaqit – updated daily for Masjid Ul Khair in Bern. Please follow the times in the official prayer schedule.
Full scheduleToday · Masjid Ul Khair
Source: MawaqitWhat happens here
From daily prayer and Qur'an classes to intergenerational gatherings – an overview of the community's recurring programs.
Qur'an classes for children
Tajweed, short surahs and Islamic foundations taught in an age-appropriate way.
Qur'an circle for adults
Read and explore selected surahs together with guidance from a teacher.
Family and culture evening
A shared meal, cultural contributions and connection across generations.
Youth programme
Meet-ups, homework support and activities for young people aged twelve and over.
Community events
Eid prayers, lectures, family days and cultural programmes – dated gatherings from our community calendar.
Iftar giving campaign 2026
Saturday · 18:30
Community hall
Help make a shared iftar meal possible for people in need.
Eid al-Fitr community prayer
Friday · 08:00
Masjid Ul Khair
Community prayer marking the end of Ramadan, followed by a celebration for everyone.
Tajweed workshop for women
Saturday · 14:00
Classroom
Develop Qur'an recitation with an experienced teacher in a dedicated setting.
Sri Lankan Muslim culture evening
Sunday · 19:00
Community hall
Food and stories shared from Sri Lankan Muslim tradition.
SLKV family day 2026
Sunday · 11:00
Community hall
Children's activities, a shared lunch and cultural contributions from the community.
Qur'an recitation evening
Saturday · 20:30
Masjid Ul Khair
Recitation of selected surahs, followed by tea, dates and conversation.
The mosque – more than a place of prayer
Monday · 19:50
Masjid Ul Khair
A talk and open question session following the Maghrib prayer.
What's new
Short messages from the board, prayer-time changes, course notices and administrative updates.
Education · 9 November 2026
The mosque – more than a place of prayer
Join us after Maghrib for a talk followed by an open question session.
Qur'an course enrolment
Enrolment for the current semester is available in person at the mosque office.
Volunteers welcome
We welcome support with organisation, youth work and education.
Preparing for Ramadan 2026
Planning begins six weeks before Ramadan, and volunteers are welcome to join.
Friday parking notice
Please use nearby parking and keep the mosque entrance clear.
Sri Lankan Cultural Association BernMasjid Ul Khair · Bern
A community that spans generations.
The Sri Lankan Cultural Association Bern (SLKV) is an Islamic community that has long brought people together around Masjid Ul Khair in the Bern region. We believe that faith, education and respect for our neighbours strengthen one another.
We accompany families through every stage of life, offer children and adults a reliable Islamic education and nurture Sri Lankan Muslim culture – welcoming anyone who adds to our community life.
What guides our community
Prayer & mosque
Five daily prayers, Jumu'ah and Tarawih at Masjid Ul Khair.
Education
Qur'an, Tajweed and Islamic teaching for children, youth and adults.
Families & youth
Family support, youth work and intergenerational events.
Integration
Building bridges between the Sri Lankan community and Switzerland.
Islamic education for every age
Our teachers guide learners from their first Arabic letters to fluent Qur'an recitation in a respectful, structured setting.
Request guidanceQur'an classes
Step-by-step lessons in reading and understanding the Qur'an.
Tajweed
Pronunciation and recitation according to the rules of Tajweed.
Children's courses
Age-appropriate programmes for children aged six and over.
Adult education
One-to-one and group tuition for beginners and advanced learners.
Questions of faith and everyday life
From prayer and fasting to family matters: these topics shape our forthcoming knowledge resource. For a personal question, please contact the association.
Topics
- Prayer
- Prayer times, wudu, order and special cases.
- Wudu
- Ritual washing in daily life and during illness.
- Fasting
- Ramadan, voluntary fasting and breaking the fast.
- Zakat
- Calculation, recipients and timing.
- Hajj
- Prerequisites, procedure and health guidance.
- Family
- Marriage, parenting and family ties.
- Children
- Naming, upbringing and schooling.
- Janazah
- Burial, funeral rites and bereavement support.
What we offer as a community
We accompany families and individuals through important life events – with respect, discretion and, on request, in German, English or Tamil.
Life moments
Nikah
Guidance for Islamic marriages according to Islamic law.
Janazah
Burial, funeral prayer and bereavement support.
Social support
Counselling and referrals for social concerns and times of hardship.
Faith & learning
Religious guidance
Personal conversations on faith and everyday questions.
Education
Qur'an, Tajweed and Islamic teaching for all ages.
Community life
Youth work
Programmes for young people – from homework support to leisure activities.
Culture & encounter
Festivals, talks and intergenerational events.
Volunteering
Get involved and share your skills with the community.
Media
Stay connected
A live stream from the Holy Haram and recordings from our community – stay connected wherever you are.
Broadcast by Ahsan Al-Tilawah. Watch here or open the video on YouTube. Availability is managed by the broadcaster.
Never miss an announcement.
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- Jumu'ah updates
- Announcements
- Course information
Come by Masjid Ul Khair
We are easy to reach in Bern-Bümpliz. Visitors are always welcome – get in touch if you have any questions beforehand.
Masjid Ul Khair
Frankenstrasse 70
3018 Bern
By car: use blue-zone spaces or paid parking at Bümpliz Süd station. Please keep private spaces and driveways clear.
Three ways to strengthen our community.
With your membership, donation or time you keep the mosque running, fund education and sustain our gatherings.
Donate
Every contribution goes directly to education, youth work and the upkeep of our premises. Donations by bank transfer.
Donate nowDonations support the mosque premises, education and youth work. Contact the association for bank details and a receipt.
Become a member
Become part of SLKV Bern. Members strengthen the community and hold voting rights at the general assembly.
Become a memberVolunteer
Whether you help with organisation, youth work or practical tasks, we welcome every contribution to the community.
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