List of Islamic Places and Mosques in London
London, one of the most vivacious capital cities in the world, has become increasingly famous for its multicultural spirit. London has a inclusive culture and offers full independence to all ethnic groups including Muslims. A number of Mosques and Islamic locations in the city highlight the extent of integration for the Muslim community in the British capital.
There are about 384 mosques in London alone. Almost each mosque provides something unique in structure like Aziziye Mosque depicting the Turkish style of construction. Islamic places and Mosques in London are must-see for tourists, especially for those wanting to witness the real essence of Islam in England. Here is a list of some popular Mosques in London, simply scroll down and pick the one which you can visit easily.
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Aziziye Mosque
An elegant 2 Minarat Mosque, constructed with styles depicting the Ottoman Turkish era, serves the major British Turkish Community. It was founded in 1983.
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Brixton Mosque
It is also known as Masjid Ibnu Taymiyyah (MIT) in London. It serves the suburbs of Gresham Road. However, has popularity to provide more than worshiping facilities to Muslim community. It is one of must visit places in Islamic community in London.
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Finsbury Park Mosque
Popular for its Islamic courses, processions, and gatherings, this 5-storey mosque was inaugurated by Prince Charles in 1994. Mosque realises the biggest responsibility and so has a rich mission. Mission statement written in the registers of mosque is “To help the community thrive and to build, strengthen and sustain individual family and community life”.
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East London Mosque
Serving one of the largest UK's community in London, East London Mosque, was established in 1985. Location attracts, as it is at the edge of City of London. Magnificient place to watch.
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London Central Mosque
Designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd, the London Central Mosue presents the most magnificient dome in all moques of london.
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Brick Lane Masjid
London's former Jamme Masjid is known as Brick Lane Jamme Masjid. It is located in the areas of Spitafields. It serves the largest concentration of the Bagladeshi community in London. Its construction date back to 18th century make it the oldest standing building in East London.
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Suleymaniye Mosque
An ottoman style structure made in 1999, to serve basically the British Turkish Community.
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Al-Huda Cultural Centre and Mosque
Managed by people from three different regions like Arab, Somali and Bravanese, Al Huda Cultural complex is also an Islamic society. Mosque has capacity about 450.
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Masjid-e-Quba
Also known as Anjuman Raza-e-Mustafa, Masjid E Quba Education Centre, have about 300 capacity and managed by Gujeratis.
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Battersea Mosque
Provides different facilities to Muslim Community from Madrasa to Youth IYG, Library, Gym, Function Room, and Matrimonial.
