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Jamia Mosque Sultania, Brierfield

Coordinates: 53°49′24″N 2°14′07″W / 53.823228°N 2.235224°W / 53.823228; -2.235224
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Jamia Mosque Sultania
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; -2.235224
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleIslamic 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]

History

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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

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

Architecture

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

See also

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References

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