Easton Jamia Mosque Explained

Building Name:Easton Jamia Mosque
Location:Bristol, England
Coordinates:51.4673°N -2.5645°W
Religious Affiliation:Barelvi
Website:Easton Jamia Masjid
Year Completed:2017
Capacity:600
Dome Quantity:1

The Easton Jamia Mosque is a mosque in the Easton area of Bristol, England, which has a striking and unique transparent dome.[1]

Description

The mosque has one dome. Both men and women are allowed to pray at the mosque, which has a capacity of 600 (400 men; 200 women).[2] Easton Jamia Mosque is a registered charity[3] and a member of Council of Bristol Mosques (CBM), a multi-denominational organisation of mosques in the city established in 2009.[4] The congregation is of mixed origins but with a Pakistani majority.[5]

History

Easton Jamia Mosque was constructed c. 1855 as the St Mark's Road National School.[6] The former school was converted into a mosque in 1983.[1] In 2017, the mosque was enlarged and embellished with a transparent dome that is illuminated with green light at night.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bristol Post, 4 April 2017. 8 January 2019.
  2. Web site: Easton Jamia Mosque. 8 January 2019.
  3. Web site: Charity Commission. 8 January 2019.
  4. Web site: Easton Jamia Mosque. 8 January 2019.
  5. Web site: Easton Jamia Mosque. 8 January 2019.
  6. Web site: Know Your Place. 8 January 2019.