London Central Mosque
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Rabi Al Thani 1446 - Jumada Al Oula 1446
During the prayer times in London, one would typically find mosques in the area brimming with believers. Home to more than 1.3 million Muslims, London has inarguably become one of the world's most religiously diverse capitals of the world. London has more than 400 mosques, which serve not only as a place for worship for Muslims but also as a hub where they can socialize with other Muslims. Most mosques are located in old buildings that were once used as churches, chapels, or government offices. These mosques are no less than architectural marvels and are often visited by tourists. In this guide, we will explore more about the popular mosques located in and around London. Whether you are a Muslim looking for a place to offer your daily prayers or a tourist hunting for some wonderful places to visit, this guide will certainly help you out!
Also known as the 'Regent's Parks Mosque' due to its location in the proximity of Regent's Park in Central London, the London Central Mosque is known for its graceful golden dome. It was built in 1978 and designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd. The mosque has beautiful chandeliers and is donned with red carpets. The inside of the dome is decorated with traditionally designed tiles and stained glass. There is a small bookshop and a bistro adjacent to the mosque. This mosque can accommodate almost 5,000 male worshippers at the same time with a separate overhead balcony for the females. The mosque also provides marriage and funeral services and is easily accessible to anyone.
(The stated time is the Azan time. The Iqamah will be 10 minutes later.)
Built in 1985, the East London Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of over 7000 worshippers. It is located in the London Borough near Whitechapel. The exterior of the mosque is brown with a golden dome. The interior has typical beige and white walls and ceilings. The floor is covered by a dark, cyan carpet. The East London Mosque was one of the first mosques in the entire country to have been permitted to call for prayers using loudspeakers. The mosque is a registered charity. It provides an extensive range of services, including schools for children, education for adults, advice and counsel, a library, a fitness center, as well as birth, marriage, and death services. The Friday sermon is delivered in Arabic, Bengali, and English.
The Aziziye Mosque is primarily a Turkish-owned mosque in Stoke Newington, London. Its conversion from a cinema began in 1983 and was funded by the UK Turkish Islamic Association. The sermons and services in this mosque are provided in Turkish instead of English, and this mosque is a hub for the Turkish community in North London. The structure is Ottoman-inspired and is exteriorly covered in blue and white tiles. Interiorly, it has the same Turkish aura with chandeliers and traditionally carved marble. The mosque can accommodate almost 2,000 worshippers at once. It has two glittering golden domes. Among a plethora of services offered, the mosque also has a Halal butcher, an Education Centre, a wedding hall, and a restaurant.
The Croydon Mosque began with the formation of the Croydon Mosque Association in 1970. The Croydon Mosque & Islamic Centre (CMIC) was later established, and with the help of donations from the local Muslim community, a large Victorian House was bought and later developed into a full-fledged mosque. As of today, the mosque consists of 7 separate halls that can accommodate 3,500 faithful at a single time. The mosque has a fairly modern look, with a single large dome in the center and a small minaret on the periphery of the roof.
The mosque hosts a wide range of Muslims from different ethnicities. The mosque has a madrassah with over 500 children being educated there. In addition, the mosque also offers Islamic education, after-school youth programs, and career and marriage counseling services. Islamic lectures are held weekly in addition to Islamic awareness campaigns and Nikkah and funeral facilities being offered by the mosque.
The Finsbury Park Mosque, also known as the North London Central Mosque, is a five-story mosque near Finsbury Park underground station and close to the Emirates Football Stadium that started functioning in 1993. The mosque, known for its exceptional Islamic services and interfaith efforts, has been recognized nationally, winning several accolades, and has a capacity of almost 2000 worshippers. The mosque is registered as a charity. The mosque has a traditional London look with a dark brown and beige exterior with a single minaret.
The mosque provides many services ranging from Quran and Arabic school for children to hall hires for community events. The mosque also has a youth circle and offers Islamic lectures. Exhibitions, school visits, and Islamic workshops are also organized and conducted regularly.
| Fajr | Duhur | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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| 05:48 | 11:52 | 13:42 | 16:04 | 17:39 |