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- 1 2 3 "The Islamic CUltural Centre & The London Central Mosque - It's Your Mosque Too". Archived from the original on 2017-02-22. Retrieved 2009-09-27.
- ↑ "London Central Mosque & Islamic Cultural Centre | Engaging Places". Archived from the original on 2016-03-18. Retrieved 2009-09-27.
- ↑ "The Islamic CUltural Centre & The London Central Mosque - It's Your Mosque Too". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2009-09-27.
- ↑ :: London Central Mosque Trust Ltd. & The Islamic Cultural Centre
- ↑ Hassan Gai Eaton Speech
