Westwood Mosque

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Westwood Mosque
Religion
Affiliation Sunni Islam
LeadershipKhateeb:
Kawsar Ahmed
Year consecrated 1990
Statusactive
Location
LocationNeville Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, England
StateEngland
Geographic coordinates 53°32′38″N2°07′58″W / 53.543996°N 2.1328551°W / 53.543996; -2.1328551
Architecture
TypeMosque
Construction cost£2.2 million (Compass House) [1]
Website
www.westwoodmosque.org

Westwood Mosque (also known as Oldham Muslim Centre) is a mosque located in Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. Plans to establish the centre began in 1990, when property was acquired on Chadderton Way, before moving to the Compass House in 2010. [2] [3]

Contents

History

Chadderton Way (1990–2010)

Compass House (2010–present)

Purpose-built Mosque

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References

  1. "Community welcomes Oldham Muslim Centre". Manchester Evening News. 19 April 2010. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  2. "Community welcomes Oldham Muslim Centre". Manchester Evening News. 19 April 2010. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  3. "About Us | Oldham Muslim Centre". 2 September 2018. Archived from the original on 2 September 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2023.