Amsterdam’s liberal “Polder Mosque” may close due to financial problems. The mosque is facing 50,000 euros in rent arrears to be paid by March 1, 2010. The financial problems are exacerbated by high running costs and a refusal to accept foreign money to keep the mosque open. The mosque opened its doors just 18 months ago, and is known for practicing exclusively in Dutch and for allowing men and women to pray together.
