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East London Mosque
In or near City of London.
East London Mosque — a mosque in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aldgate East · 0.4 km
- Free entry
About
East London 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
The East London Mosque is a prominent place of worship and community hub serving the Muslim community in East London. Visitors can engage in various community events, educational courses, and health fairs, as well as explore the mosque's facilities and services.
Place summary
The East London Mosque is located in London. It serves as a significant place of worship and community for Muslims in the area. The mosque is known for its historical importance and architectural features.
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Background
Architecture
Construction of the three-storey East London Mosque began in 1982 on land left empty after bombing during World War II, and was completed in 1985. The architect was John Gill Associates. The exterior is a distinctive brick pattern in two colours, with the front facing Whitechapel Road and the rear on Fieldgate Street. The mosque is capped with a golden dome of about 8.5m diameter. The minaret rises to about 28.5m above ground level, and the main entrance is finished with two smaller copies of the minaret. The mosque has two large halls, a gallery, classrooms, offices and a retail unit. Construction for phase 1 of the mosque's expansion, called the London Muslim Centre, began in 2002 and was…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5176, -0.0656
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E1 1JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bethnal Green and Stepney
- Established
- 1910
- Nearest railway station
- Aldgate East — 0.4 km
- Official site
- eastlondonmosque.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3352688 (CC0)
- wikipedia: East London Mosque (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East London Mosque?
- East London Mosque is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E1 1JQ), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is East London Mosque?
- East London Mosque — a mosque in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East London Mosque?
- The nearest railway station is Aldgate East, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode E1 1JQ.
- When was East London Mosque built?
- Built or established in 1910.
- Is East London Mosque free to visit?
- Yes, East London Mosque is free to enter.
- How do I get to East London Mosque?
- The nearest railway station is Aldgate East, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E1 1JQ.