In United Kingdom, it is not much difficult for Muslim individuals to find a nearby Mosque for offering prayers. There are more than 1500 Mosques in the United Kingdom. Here is a list with the details of some famous Mosques in the UK.
Suleymaniye Mosque:
This mosque is situated in London at Kingsland road. It was built by the Turkish Islamic cultural Centre and the United Kingdom. This Mosque mainly serves the Turkish Muslim community living in the United Kingdom. Construction of this mosque began in 1995 and was opened for public in year 1999 where more than 3,000 people can offer prayer at the same time. This mosque also includes a wedding hall, a conference room, a guest room and a class room.
Al-Rahma Mosque:
This Mosque is situated in Liverpool, England. More than 25, 00 people can offer prayer at the same time in this Mosque. This Mosque mainly serves the Muslim community of Liverpool. It is considered one of the largest Mosques in its area. This Mosque was established in year 1974 containing one Dome and two Minarets.
Manchester Central Mosque:
It is also known as the Islamic Cultural Centre or Victoria Park Mosque. Sometimes, it is also referred to as Jamia Mosque. It is situated close to the city of Curry Mile and in the middle of Victoria Park Manchester. It mainly serves as a religious place for Manchester Muslim community.
Didsbury Mosque:
This Mosque is also situated in Manchester on Burton Road. It was opened for public for the first time as a church in year 1883. In year 1962, the church was converted into a Mosque where more than 1000 people can offer prayer at the same time.
Bristol Jamia Mosque:
It is most famous religious place of Muslim situated in Bristol. It was the first Mosque constructed in Bristol and now it is considered one of the largest Mosques in the south west of England. Initially it was built as a church but later in year 1968 it was converted into a Mosque. It has one dome and one minaret and can take more than 1000 Muslim for prayer at the same time.
Birmingham Central Mosque:
It is one of the most famous and largest Mosques situated in Birmingham. It is run by Birmingham Mosque Trust. It is considered one of the largest Muslim community centers in Europe. This Mosque is open for both men and women. More than 4000 people can offer Friday prayer in the main hall of this Mosque.
Al Mahdi Mosque:
This mosque was established by Mirza Mansoor Ahmed and mostly serves Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. It was opened for public for the first time in year 2008. More than 2000 people can offer prayer at the same time in this Mosque. It is situated in the Rees Ways, Bradford.
East London Mosque:
This Mosque is situated between the Aldgate and White chapel. It is considered one of the largest Mosque of the United Kingdom which mainly serves the Bangladeshi Muslim community. More than 5000 people can offer prayer at the same time in this Mosque. It has one dome and three minarets.
Above listed are just few mosques, there are various Mosques in the United Kingdom that serves as an excellent place of worship for Muslim communities living in the UK.
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