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Croydon Mosque
In or near Shortlands.
Croydon Mosque — a mosque in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thornton Heath · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Croydon Mosque is a mosque located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Croydon Mosque & Islamic Centre serves as a community hub for worship and education, accommodating a diverse Muslim population. It features multiple halls for prayers and community activities, and offers various educational programs for all ages.
Place summary
Croydon Mosque is a place of worship located in London. It serves the local Muslim community and is an important centre for religious and cultural activities.
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Background
History
The story of Croydon Mosque began from informal gatherings in the basement of 32 Derby Road, West Croydon in the mid-1960s. After 32 Derby Road received a compulsory purchase order to make way for the Handcroft Road Housing Redevelopment, the Croydon Mosque Association was formed in 1970, and began renting a vacant 'office area' at 45 Wellesley Road to meet and pray. A madrasah, the five times a day congregational salah, a wudhu area, regular "jalsah's," the two madrasah mini-bus system, Wing Chun classes and a youth club began; over the 13 years while at the ground floor Wellesley Road site. On the suggestion from the local Kenyan community; a Qari, who was also a Hafiz and Alim was…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3895, -0.1124
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- CR7 6AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Croydon West
- Phone
- 020 8684 8200
- Established
- 1967
- Nearest railway station
- Thornton Heath — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.croydonmosque.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q5189678 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Croydon Mosque (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Croydon Mosque?
- Croydon Mosque is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR7 6AN), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- What is Croydon Mosque?
- Croydon Mosque — a mosque in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Croydon Mosque?
- The nearest railway station is Thornton Heath, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR7 6AN.
- When was Croydon Mosque built?
- Built or established in 1967.
- Is Croydon Mosque free to visit?
- Yes, Croydon Mosque is free to enter.
- How do I get to Croydon Mosque?
- The nearest railway station is Thornton Heath, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR7 6AN.