Jamia Mosque Sultania, Brierfield Explained

Building Name:Jamia Mosque Sultania
Map Type:United Kingdom Lancashire
Map Size:240
Location:Brierfield, Lancashire, England
Geo:53.8232°N -2.2352°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Functional Status:Active
Architecture:yes
Architecture Type:Mosque
Architecture Style:Islamic Architecture
Year Completed:2013
Specifications:yes
Capacity:2,000
Minaret Quantity:1

Jamia Mosque Sultania is a mosque (masjid) in Brierfield, Lancashire, England. It is the largest mosque in the ceremonial county of Lancashire.[1]

History

The mosque was built in 2013 under the Mosque Membership of the local Muslim community and was completed at a cost of £2 million. The mosque also includes a dome and minaret like many traditional Islamic mosques and some of Lancashire's own mosques. Due to its elevated height, worship capacity and brickwork. It is claimed to be the largest mosque in Lancashire.

Facilities

The main prayer hall can accommodate approximately 2,000 worshippers.[2]

Architecture

it was the newest purpose built mosque in the whole of Pendle.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: History | Brierfield Town Council.
  2. Web site: Imam agrees to broadcast warning over Mosque radio to tackle anti-social youths.