Jamia Mosque Sultania, Brierfield

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Jamia Mosque Sultania
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The Jamia Mosque Sultania.
Religion
Affiliation Islam
StatusActive
Location
Location Brierfield, Lancashire, England
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Shown within Lancashire
Geographic coordinates 53°49′24″N2°14′07″W / 53.823228°N 2.235224°W / 53.823228; -2.235224
Architecture
TypeMosque
Style Islamic Architecture
Completed2013
Specifications
Capacity2,000
Minaret(s)1
Website
www.facebook.com/sultaniamosquebrierfield

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

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History

The mosque during construction in 2013. New mosque - geograph.org.uk - 1121421.jpg
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.[ citation needed ]

Facilities

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

Architecture

As of 2021 it was the newest purpose built mosque in the whole of Pendle.[ citation needed ]

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References

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