The Clonskeagh Mosque in Dublin has officially reopened this evening, nine months after it closed.
The mosque ceased operating after an incident in April last year, which led to concerns about people's safety and security.
It led to questions over governance, financial oversight, and accountability at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland (ICCI). Legal cases also took place.
Despite the mosque closure, the school, restaurant and shop at the site continued to operate.
However, members of the Muslim community in Dublin, particularly those living on the southside of the city, have been unable to access the mosque for daily and Friday prayers.
The mosque has capacity for 5,000 people. Larger festivals like Eid see an attendance of about 3,500, while around 1,000 Muslims attend the mosque weekly for Friday prayers.
The reopening, which is being attended by dignitaries and members of the ICCI board, has been hailed as a pivotal moment for the Muslim community in Ireland.
There is an ambition to create a more transparent approach to the Centre’s relationship with the community and the Irish State.
Stressing the need for tolerance, Zahid Jamil - who is a Board Member - said there was no space for hate speech at the centre.
The Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland which runs the site has been funded by the Al Maktoum Foundation based in the United Arab Emirates.
The foundation has invested millions into the facility from its construction in the 1990s to today.
Some have travelled from Dubai to attend the event this evening which included a ceremonial opening of the mosque doors.
There were prayers followed by a reception for ambassadors and members of the Muslim community.
The reopening of the spiritual home of many Muslims in Ireland is viewed as significant ahead of the month of Ramadan which begins next week and a key moment in the Muslim calendar.