Introduction
Birmingham Central Mosque is the second purpose built mosque in the United Kingdom, which was built in 1969 and opened to the public in 1975. It is one of the most recognised religious buildings in the city of Birmingham and a result, a vast number of people visit the mosque every year. The mosque has a special Guest Book which visitors have been signing since 1984; all visitors are encouraged to leave their messages about the mosque's visit in the Visitors' book.
The Birmingham Central Mosque is open to visitors throughout the year. We receive a large number of visitors from schools, colleges, universities and other institutions wishing to find out more about a mosque and the Islamic faith for projects and studies.
Birmingham Central Mosque is nationally known for reference and advocacy of Muslims and Islamic Issues. The mosque’s congregation and staff have been the subject of numerous television and news features in recent years. Much of the media focuses on the mosque’s involvement in national and international human rights and political issues as well as the mosque’s inter-faith alliances.Since the mosque was built, it has become a focal point for the Birmingham Muslim community. Over the years, Muslims/non-Muslims have used this mosque’s premises for events such as meetings, lectures, studies, community and educational purposes.
Design & Accommodation ( view image gallery )
The mosque itself has got three floors. On the first floor there is a large Main Hall for prayers which can easily accommodate around 2,800 worshippers at any one time. In addition to that there is a Ladies’ Gallery on the third floor to accommodate about 400 women. The ground floor is divided into two areas providing office accommodation, a community hall (day centre), an extensive Islamic library, educational classrooms and a large school hall area which is used for prayers and other activities. On special days like Eids, when demand is high, both the Main Prayer Hall and the School Hall are used for prayers providing accommodation for 5000 people. On Eid day, there are five prayer services during which between 15,000 to 20,000 worshippers attend the mosque for the special services, and on Fridays the gathering is about 4,000 plus.
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Can you spare some time for the Mosque?
Being one of the largest mosques in Western Europe, and offering a number of activities in the region, we need volunteers in the following fields to extend our services.
- Multi-lingual individuals with a sound understanding of Islamic Faith, to lead visitors who come here to explore Islam.
- I.T literate volunteers to help around the mosque office and library.
- Individuals who can work in our Matrimonial and Family support service offices, giving help and support to our community facing difficulties in their domestic lives.
- Handymen – to look after around the mosque maintenance jobs.
- Janitors – cleaners – caretakers.
Mornings, evenings, weekends – any time that suits you.
Please contact: 0121 440 5355 or send you details to enquiries@centralmosque.org.uk |
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