Jamia Mosque Sultania, Brierfield

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Jamia Mosque Sultania
Jamia Mosque Sultania, Brierfield.jpg
The Jamia Mosque Sultania.
Religion
AffiliationIslam
StatusActive
Location
LocationBrierfield, Lancashire, England
Jamia Mosque Sultania, Brierfield is located in Lancashire
Jamia Mosque Sultania, Brierfield
Shown within Lancashire
Geographic coordinates53°49′24″N 2°14′07″W / 53.823228°N 2.235224°W / 53.823228; -2.235224Coordinates: 53°49′24″N 2°14′07″W / 53.823228°N 2.235224°W / 53.823228; -2.235224
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleIslamic Architecture
Completed2013
Specifications
Capacity2,000
Minaret(s)1
Website
[1]

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

History[]

The mosque during construction in 2013.

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.

There is also other local mosques including the Jamia Masjid Usman Ghani, Jamia Masjid Sultania and Al-Gilani Ghausia Center. All within walking distance of the mosque.

Facilities[]

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

Architecture[]

It is the newest purpose built mosque in the whole of Pendle.

See also[]

References[]

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

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