mosque school visits

Primary School Visits

Introducing Islam to children (Reception to Year 6) in a fun and engaging way using multi-sensory artefacts, video, and a quiz. The assembly is open to parents and carers, too. It can be delivered face-to-face or virtually.

To promote a better understanding of Islam and challenge misconceptions in the community – we offer schools an Introduction to Islam workshop aimed at parents & carers, which includes an open Q&A session. It can be delivered face-to-face or virtually.

The Teaching & Learning about Islam inset is delivered as a Twilight session, or if you need more time, schools have booked half or full-day Islam CPD for their staff to cover more content. During the training session, we aim to develop subject knowledge of Muslim beliefs and practices. This includes the five pillars and the six articles of faith. But we often are asked to cover other areas, like Islamophobia and what it means to be a Muslim in Britain today. Training sessions can be delivered at school or virtually over Zoom. We also offer a CPD subscription for primary school RE teachers to develop their subject knowledge by choosing the courses and topics of their choice.

Pupil Workshops

Our Islam workshops, designed to be both engaging and informative, are a practical solution to support RE at your school. Whether you prefer face-to-face or virtual delivery, we’ve got you covered.

Workshop titles include:

• Q&A session with a Practising British Muslim
• Islamic artefacts
• Shahadah – 99 Names of Allah
• Islamic Stories from the Qur’an & Hadeeth
• The Life of Prophet Muhammad
• Salah / Prayer
• Zakah / Charity
• Sawm / Fasting in Ramadan & Eid
• Hajj / Pilgrimage to Mecca
• Life stages in Islam (Islamic births, weddings and funerals).
• Prophets in Islam
• Holy Books: Qur’an & Hadeeth
• Akhira / Life after death
• What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today?
• Tackling Islamophobia

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Excellent rapport with all and a lot of very useful information. An Excellent Inset session and half day for the children.

Thank you for educating and protecting our children from assumptions about the muslim faith. imran had a great rapport with everyone he met in our school family and his engaging workshops introduced us all to the traditions of the muslim world. an enjoyable day was had by all., amanda rich, dear imran,, we had a positive visit to the mosque. the children enjoyed the visit as it was such a great opportunity to experience a mosque for themselves. we were all very impressed by the five star washrooms and by the space and simplicity of the prayer room. your visit followed by the mosque visit was the perfect finish to the children’s learning about islam.you have a very genuine and direct way of relating to the children. in addition, your teaching about islam during the assembly and the following workshops, was very clear, accessible and fun i will definitely be recommending you to other schools, sarah watson, it was a pleasure meeting you as well having you come to teach our children was such a privilege. your manner was lovely and they responded positively to you. overall, i would say the opportunity for them to touch, hold and use artefacts really engaged them. it was an experience that i believe our children need every year and will be a new nicholas hawksmoor tradition., kind regards, thank-you so much for your lovely email. i was just about to message you to tell you how much the children enjoyed today. they were really inspired by both your assembly and workshops and very keen to learn more once you had left.all of the staff told me how much they enjoyed you talks and how much they learned too. it has been a great start to further work we will do on islam. i hope that we will be able to get your back to our school again to continue this work., joanne clinch, thank you for the day we all learned so much and the workshops helped our children to develop the values of respect and tolerance. i will certainly recommend your work., miss jill lucas, what a pleasure it was for all of us here at st james to meet you. thank you so much for travelling from bolton and bringing your knowledge of islam, your insights, your sense of unity and your good humour. the children were clearly entranced by your assembly and the year 5 & 6 children captivated by their pilgrimage to mecca and the surrounding area. hopefully, we will meet again if not here then in the stands at old trafford keep up the good work., warmest regards, martin kettle, thank you so much for coming to visit us today; the children are really buzzing with excitement about the discussions and learning that you facilitated., we look forward to seeing you again, jacki piper, thank you imran for a great morning at our school. the assembly was very engaging, accessible and appropriate for all the children from reception to year 6.  the session on artefacts for the y3/4 children was super and really interactive with all the children being fully immersed in the activity and learning a great deal to add to their knowledge of islam.  the session on what it means to be muslim in britain today for the y5/6 children was also full of fascinating information and the children were discussing lots of things afterwards that they want to find out more about as there was so much new and fascinating information for them (especially as we live in quite a rural area where the children have such limited experience of meeting people from different cultures and religions).  the y1/2 children loved their q and a session and they were full of “why” questions to add to their understanding of islam.  all of the staff reported back that they were really impressed by your approach, the way you engaged and involved all the children and made them feel good about their contributions.  all of the children, including a few who have significant difficulties with learning and focusing, were really listening and involved with many less confident children answering questions.  we will be booking you again, probably for a full day next time so y5/6 children can go into more depth in their session.  thank you., nicki brough, imran’s whole school assembly was excellent and informative.  he kept all the children engaged throughout the assembly. the workshops were also informative and fun.  imran had a lovely manner with the children and the staff were very impressed. we would highly recommend imran to all schools., alison hulse, it was an absolute pleasure to have you working with us in school today. your sessions must make a huge difference for many children and staff and will hopefully impact on many peoples’ understanding of islam, which can only be for the good of everyone.thank you for your time, your thoughtfulness and the very accessible way in which you presented today – i really enjoyed it and had lots of positive feedback from teachers and children. it would be lovely to work with  you again in the future,, with very best wishes, wendy nicholas, sincere thanks for your visit to our lady’s yesterday. your inputs were thoroughly enjoyed by staff and pupils across the school.the children aged 4 -11 were fully engaged throughout the assembly, eagerly wanting to answer your questions.  all gained a great deal from the learning experiences you created and skillfully delivered.  your pitch was great, very informative and appropriate to each age range.  you covered a great deal in such a short amount of time.  teaching staff and pupils are excitedly discussing what they learnt and praising what a great experience it was. i would definitely recommend you to colleagues., thanks to you also for giving us a super insight into islam & making it all come alive for our children. it was a real pleasure to meet you & i’m sure that our pupils & staff have benefited so much from the experience. you pitched the sessions just right to engage even our youngest pupils. as we discussed earlier, i think it is essential in small, rural, ce schools such as ours that we are pro-active in our multi-faith work & having you visit as part of our special multi-faith day today has really helped us achieve that., thank you for a wonderful day imran. the children and staff have learned so much from you. children have asked for more days like yours and staff have commented on how engaging and informative your sessions and staff meeting were. we have already recommended your workshops to colleagues in other schools and will continue to do so. thank you once again, cara williams, many thanks for such a great day yesterday. our children were so motivated and interested in everything you presented to them. they have talked about the workshops all day today and you really brought the islamic faith to life for them in such a meaningful and memorable way. i know that their knowledge and understanding has been enhanced in a way we could never have done without your help.we look forward to welcoming you into our school again in the future and we will definitely be recommending you to other schools in our area., with our grateful thanks and very best wishes., thank you so much for coming in today. the children were excited to go home and share their new knowledge and understanding. i will be doing a follow up evaluation with them for my re portfolio and obviously i’ll forward you the feedback. i will certainly spread the word amongst colleagues as it was all such an engaging way to learn and discover. mr williams, mrs harper and mr ayre all reported just what brilliant sessions they had also, thank you again and hopefully we will see you again in school soon., imran’s assembly was fun interactive and enjoyable for all the children from reception to year 6. the children enjoyed learning all about the islam religion, their beliefs and customs. i would highly recommend the assembly to enhance learning about other faiths., thanks again for coming in to all three schools in the trentside federation – such great feedback from west butterwick, st martin’s and haxey primary schools. hope your drive back to bolton was ok.have a lovely weekend., good morning imran, i have come in to school this morning and every member of staff that i have seen so far today has told me how much they enjoyed our staff meeting and how interesting it was. they also said how comfortable you made them feel and that they felt they could ask any questions and you wouldn’t think it was a ‘silly’ question., thanks so much for your email. we’ve had such positive comments from pupils and we’re also touched that our community of parents are so engaged and supportive of our re curriculum. it was a pleasure to meet you today. thanks so much for coming to visit dringhouses take care and thanks again, we are delighted to have built this relationship with you and know how much our children enjoyed your visit yesterday., we all really enjoyed the day yesterday and the staff and pupils are still talking about it. ks1 have asked again if they could have you run workshops for them next term so that would be great., you were a very welcome visitor yesterday feedback from all around the school was very positive. i’m convinced the impact on the children from the relatively short time they spent with you is huge. as you said very early on in your assembly, people just need to talk to each other (and then the vastness of the common ground shared becomes obvious).i thought that in the assembly, the children (and staff) immediately warmed to you. you have a very warm and gentle presence. the football reference no doubt helped enormously the content of the assembly was simple and effective. i’m hoping that the children were making links themselves with our own religious practices as you spoke and explained. the response from the children was great – so many hands up wanting to contribute., thank you for a fantastic day the children, staff, governors and parents learnt a great deal and found the whole experience enlightening. we were particularly pleased with how well you interacted with the children of all ages and made the workshops pertinent to their needs and level of understanding. no doubt we will be contacting you again in the future to visit again, or perhaps to speak with you regarding possible visits for our children beyond our school. i will certainly be passing on the details and successes of the workshops to fellow headteachers so i think that you may find yourself being contacted again from cumbria the children are keen to email you their questions which they will do shortly; if you were able to respond to them, they would be very pleased., i had been trying to arrange for imran to come in to our school ever since meeting him on a course, i knew he would be amazing and he definitely did not disappoint. the whole school assembly was fun, interactive and a great learning experience for all ages of children. the way imran spoke to the children it was obvious he is an outstanding teacher with great knowledge and humour. the workshop again was very ‘hands on’ with lots of student participation, the lesson flowed perfectly and the children were hanging on imran’s every word. he was patient with our questions and very honest, really opening the eyes of the children and giving them a different view point from the negative news they are used to hearing about muslims. all children have been talking about our visit and have asked when imran can come back into school, one boy told his mum he wasn’t sure what to expect but after the visit he said it was the best school visit ever., melissa sykes, dear imran, thank you so much for your teaching yesterday. the staff and children were inspired and enlightened by your knowledge. i hope that you weren’t too exhausted by the end of it we definitely kept you talking. many thanks for the beautiful scroll that you left with us. we intend to display for all to see. keep up the fabulous work that you do..

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We have been hosting school visits for a few years and we make sure we accommodate the visit in line with the school’s curriculum to maximise learning outcomes for students, as well as making it enjoyable and a memorable experience.

The visit includes:

• A brief introduction to the mosque, its services and the history of the building
• A tour of the mosque
• Award-winning exhibition
• An overview of the basic teachings of Islam
• A video presentation followed by questions to make it interactive for everyone.

Slots are available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday – 10:30 – 11:30am.

Due to the large number of activities we have on a daily basis we can only cater for one visit per week, and with a maximum of 60 students per group.

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Please complete the following form if you wish to arrange a school visit to Green Lane Mosque & Community Centre.

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Ashton Central Mosque

Mosque visits.

The Ashton Central Mosque welcomes the community and members of all faiths into its premises. It organises open days, school visits and awareness programmes to all governmental and local organisations and institutions.

Police officer joining the GMP also visit the Mosque to dispel any misconceptions and learn the true message of Islam. Tameside Councillors, Local Magistrates, Members of DWP,  have also visited the Mosque with bespoke presentations prepared to strengthen communal ties and learn about Muslims and Islam.

The Mosque on average has over 1,000 students from local primary and secondary schools visit throughout the year. The Imam and Volunteers work closely with teachers to make students’ learning effective and holistic. 

To organise a tour or visit the Mosque please fill in the form below and email. We also visit schools for assemblies and workshops. To request a visit please email us. 

For Primary schools ranging from reception to year 8 email –

Nabeela Akram

[email protected]

For Secondary schools ranging from year 9 + email –

Imam Ghulam Moyhuddin

[email protected]

All visitors to the Mosque must wear modest and loose clothing. Full length trousers to the ankles and full sleeve tops/shirts to the wrists with high neck tops. 

Please click here to read the Visiting FAQ’s before completing the Booking Form 

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Visiting Hours:

Mondays – Thursdays 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – for exceptions please contact the Imam / Volunteer

Excluding Fridays, Religious Holidays and the Month of Ramadan

Visit Details:

The visits include a bespoke presentation on Islam, specific for each school, organisation and age group, followed by an activity and a Q&A session. The schools and organisations can also view live prayers taking place and tour the entire Mosque and enjoy refreshments before they leave.

Approximate Visit Schedules:

Arrival, Meet & Greet, Sitting & Introductions 15 Minutes

Presentation 60-75 Minutes

Q&A 15 Minutes

Activities 15-30 Minutes

View Live Prayers 5/10 Minutes

Mosque Tour 15 Minutes

Refreshments 10/15 Minutes

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2019 – We Welcomed 25 Primary & Secondary School + Local Organisation Visits

2018 – We Welcomed 28 Primary & Secondary School + Local Organisation Visits

2017 – We Welcomed 24 Primary & Secondary School + Local Organisation Visits

2016 – We Welcomed 17 Primary & Secondary School + Local Organisation Visits

2015 – We Welcomed 11 Primary & Secondary School + Local Organisation Visits

Local School Visits & Comments:

The Ashton Central Mosque also annually opens it’s community hall and car park to hosts St.James’ sports day and providing drinks and refreshments for all students and parents

Visitors Comments:

“Your have given us a clearer understanding of your religion and what a mosque is like. It was very interesting and enjoyable” “Great hosts, fantastic experience” “I wish I could go again!” “We had a really good time at the mosque and are grateful for all the information we were given.” “5 out of 5 for everything! A great experience”

Phil Jones, Operational Support Officer, Tameside North INPT, Greater Manchester Police

“I was fortunate to attend the Mosque with my work colleagues, as we were invited to attend an “Islamic Awareness Seminar” We were made to feel very welcome and personally I found the seminar very interesting and informative. We were treated to a tour of the magnificent building and I was especially impressed with the chandelier! I recommend that as many Police officers as possible visit the mosque and enjoy the hospitality that I did”

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A TRANSFORMATIVE GUIDED TOUR

Pictures & posts may gain a thousand likes, but nothing quite captures Cambridge Central Mosque like experiencing it for yourself. Whether you visit alone or with others, whether you are local or just passing by, and regardless of background or faith, we welcome you all.

Our guided tours take you from the hustle and bustle of the world famous Mill Road on a transformative voyage… Starting at our gardens, we journey through its trees, flower beds and fountain. We then pass through the portico and atrium, via our ablution areas, cleansed and ready to enter the grand prayer hall: an oasis of calm, and the perfect space for spiritual contemplation and connection with the unseen.

Whilst marvelling at the award winning architecture, we explore the evolution of this eco-friendly project and furnish you with an appreciation of the concepts behind the craftsmanship that define this incredible space.

Each of our guides has a unique story to tell, and after your guided tour, so will you.

General Public Guided Tours

Guided tours for the general public – as individuals or groups of families & friends up to 9 people – are available on weekend mornings at 11:30am. If tickets are unavailable, please check back at the end of the month for release of new dates for the following month.

Organisational Guided Tours

If you and your family & friends are planning to come as a group 10 or larger, or if you represent an organisation – a school, university or local community group – use the link below to request a guided tour. After submitting your request, await final confirmation of your booking via email.

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Please note that, unfortunately, we cannot offer slots outside those offered on Bookeo.

Tickets are free but we rely on your generous donations to continue to serve our community.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can we come with a coach where can the coach offload people.

There is a bus stop and layby immediately outside the mosque on Mill Road for dropping off and picking up passengers. Although we have a carpark, it is not tall enough to accommodate a coach and so coaches would need to drive to alternative parking areas whilst the tour takes place.

Is there parking? Can we use the carpark?

Free parking for up to 76 cars is available in the mosque underground car park on a first come, first served basis. If your tour is in the morning then generally spaces will be available.

What are the transport options for getting to and from the mosque?

The mosque has underground parking for cars and motorbikes (76 spaces), accessed via the ramp on Mill Road. There are disabled parking spaces and an electric charging point. However, where possible we encourage our visitors to arrive by bus, bike or on foot to reduce their carbon footprint. The bus stop is directly outside the mosque and bike racks are provided in the front and rear gardens and in the car park.

Can Tour Groups include children?

Children of all ages are welcome. However we do ask that they are supervised at all times.

What should we wear?/ What is the dress code?

Out of respect for this place of worship, adult visitors are requested to observe modest dress that covers their arms and legs. Women will be asked to cover their heads before entering the prayer hall, so please bring a scarf with you. All visitors will be asked to remove their shoes at the entrance. If visitors are unable to remove their shoes for any reason, shoe covers can be provided.

What will the tour include?

The tour will start in the Islamic garden through to the entrance hall and adjoining rooms. The ‘Wudu’ or ablution areas will be visited before guests are taken through to the main prayer hall and gallery.

How long does the tour take?

Tours generally last approximately 1 hour.

Can we meet the imam?

Sometimes Imam Sejad will be available however he is very busy with many commitments. If he is in the prayer hall then he will no doubt come and say hello.

How will it work with the male and female areas?

If your tour is in the morning then there won’t b e any worshippers in the mosque and so access to the male and female areas will be unrestricted. If at other times, it may be necessary to split male and female guests when visiting the ablution areas.

Can we take pictures/videos?

Yes however we ask that you do not take photos or videos of people praying.

There is someone in a wheelchair. Can the mosque accommodate this?

Yes. All of the mosque apart from a small gallery area is wheelchair accessible. There is also a lift from the basement car park which can be used.

Does the mosque have an area where the group can eat after the tour?

There is a cafeteria although this isn’t yet open. Should you wish, you can bring a packed lunch and eat it in the cafeteria or on the tables outside. There are also cafes nearby should you prefer to eat there.

Who will be our contact person?

We will let you know the name of your guide but you can always contact [email protected] should you need to let us know about any changes to your booking.

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• School Visits/Mosque Visits

As all children and young people can benefit from meaningful interaction, schools will need to consider how to give their pupils the opportunity to mix with and learn with, from and about those from different backgrounds.

Promote discussion of a common sense of identity and support diversity, showing pupils how different communities can be united by shared values and common experiences.

Issues of right and wrong, and what it means to be human.

It enhances students’ awareness and understanding of religions and beliefs, teachings, families, communities and cultures.

Re encourages students to learn from different religions, beliefs, values and traditions, while exploring their own beliefs and questions of meaning. It challenges students to reflect on, consider, analyse, interpret and evaluate issues of truth, belief, faith and ethics and to communicate their responses. Places of worship are often the most noticeable building in an area and people tend to feel strongly about them whether they visit them regularly or not. Looking at religious buildings can help understand an area’s distinctive local history and cultural diversity.

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Narrated Abu Ayyub:

that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Would one of you like to recite a third of the Qur’an during a night? Whoever recited: Allaahu Al-Wahid As-Samad then he has recited a third of the Qur’an.”

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا زَائِدَةُ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ هِلاَلِ بْنِ يِسَافٍ، عَنْ رَبِيعِ بْنِ خُثَيْمٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ مَيْمُونٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبِي لَيْلَى، عَنِ امْرَأَةٍ، وَهِيَ امْرَأَةُ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ عَنْ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ “‏ أَيَعْجَزُ أَحَدُكُمْ أَنْ يَقْرَأَ فِي لَيْلَةٍ ثُلُثَ الْقُرْآنِ مَنْ قَرَأَ اللَّهُ الْوَاحِدُ الصَّمَدُ فَقَدْ قَرَأَ ثُلُثَ الْقُرْآنِ ‏”‏ ‏.‏ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَبِي الدَّرْدَاءِ وَأَبِي سَعِيدٍ وَقَتَادَةَ بْنِ النُّعْمَانِ وَأَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ وَأَنَسٍ وَابْنِ عُمَرَ وَأَبِي مَسْعُودٍ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ وَلاَ نَعْرِفُ أَحَدًا رَوَى هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ أَحْسَنَ مِنْ رِوَايَةِ زَائِدَةَ وَتَابَعَهُ عَلَى رِوَايَتِهِ إِسْرَائِيلُ وَالْفُضَيْلُ بْنُ عِيَاضٍ وَقَدْ رَوَى شُعْبَةُ وَغَيْرُ وَاحِدٍ مِنَ الثِّقَاتِ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ وَاضْطَرَبُوا فِيهِ ‏.‏

Grade: Sahih (Darussalam) Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2896 In-book reference : Book 45, Hadith 22 English translation : Vol. 5, Book 42, Hadith 2896

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In 1910, the building of Saint Petersburg Mosque was started. The construction works went under supervision of architects Krichinsky, Vasiliev and Gogen. According to the architects' plan, the Mosque of Saint Petersburg was supposed to be the replica of the Gur Emir Mausoleum of Tamerlane constructed in Samarkand at the beginning of the 15th century. It is one of the most remarkable monuments in Middle Asia. The construction works were supposed to be completed by the 300th anniversary of the Romanovs family ruling. In 1913, the official ceremony of the mosque took place. The first Mohammedan prayer was said. The importance of the mosque opening was emphasized by the presence of Bukhara emir and the ambassadors from Turkey and Persia.

The mosque attracts people with its exotic view, unusual for the northern landscape of Saint Petersburg. The dome and two minarets of the mosque are decorated with multi-colored tiles, the walls are made of gray granite and the facade is decorated with sayings from the Koran. The mosque of Saint Petersburg is one of the largest in Europe and the "northernmost" in the world.

The mosque architects followed the traditions of Moslem architecture in the interior decoration. The columns supporting the arches under the dome are faced with green marble. In the center of the hall hangs a giant chandelier, covered with sayings from Koran. The semi-spherical niche in the wall, calling the mihrab, is faced with blue ceramics. The mihrab's location is oriented to the sacred Moslem city of Mecca. Those who pray in the mosque have to face the mihrab. In the west side of the hall there is a gallery, intended for women's prayers, as according to Moslem custom women are not allowed to pray together with men.

Soon after the October revolution in 1917 the mosque was closed down. During World War II, it was used as a medical equipment warehouse. Only in 1956 the mosque started to function again, but it was in a very bad condition. The building needed restoration, as the granite and majolica facing were damaged by Saint Petersburg climate. Nowadays the mosque is restored and serves as a functioning Moslem temple.

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Great Mosque of Saint Petersburg

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Great mosque of St. Petersburg , constructed in a stylized form of Samarkand and Cairo schools of architecture, was opened in 1913. The length of the mosque – 45 meters, width – 32 m, height of the main dome – 39 m, height of minarets – 48 m, capacity – 5000 people.

Non-Muslims can visit the mosque during a tour “The East Face of St. Petersburg” organized by the State Museum of the History of Religion. The rest of the time access to the mosque is closed to non-Muslims.

The mosque is located on the Petrograd side, on the corner of Kronverksky Prospect and Konniy Lane (near the metro station Gorkovskaya). Photos by Izmaylov Ibragim

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Throughout the year we receive visitors from various organisations and establishments who travel from all around the world to see the mosque. A great deal of visitors are from faith, inter-faith, no faith and educational institutions wishing to further their understanding of Islamic lifestyle and worship. Tourists make up a large part of the international visitors along with foreign students and delegations from Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle-East and Asia. The mosque mostly receives a high number of bookings from groups and individuals from in and around Britain as well as from within its primary region, Greater Manchester.

Khizra Masjid is open to visitors throughout the year. We receive a large number of visitors from schools, colleges and universities wishing to find out more about the workings of a mosque and the Islamic faith for projects and studies.

We also have a number of faith-based groups, organisational visits and tourists who visit the mosque. Most visits are booked via the main office and in writing. We must have notice of at least two weeks for a visit so that we can make the necessary arrangements. We have three main hosts on hand to cater for groups of different ages. City-visiting tourists may drop in without prior appointment.

A normal visit consists of an observation of prayer, a tour of the mosque building and a Q&A or discussion session. Light refreshments and worksheets are also provided for younger visitors.

To book a visit, please contact the Mosque on:

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Masjid Riza is one of the largest in Huddersfield and can accommodate very large gatherings. Funeral prayer services (Janāzah) are held at the Masjid and can be arranged via the main office.​

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ

We know this can be a very difficult time and we are here to help in any way we can. We can conduct the preparation of bodies for funerals/burials and the coffin and have all the facilities to wash the deceased and store them in the Masjid. The masjid ensures that the service aspect of a funeral is carried out as best as possible before the departed is taken to the graveyard.

The masjid can provide or help provide the following:

• Guidance for arranging Catering Services for guests.
• Sitting Halls (Separate for men & women).
• 24 hour access to the Masjid.
• Washing & Storage Facilities.
• ‘Khatams’ & ‘Kuls’ facilities – free of charge – donations welcome to the masjid.
• Help with getting cause of death/disease certificate from GP or hospital.
• Help with getting death certificate from the registration office.
• Help with obtaining Corner’s report for sending bodies abroad.
• Help with transportation from home to mortuary – cemetery or airport.
• Provide help and assistance in travelling arrangements.

You can get more information about burials in Huddersfield from the Huddersfield Muslim Burial Council  (HMBC) web page:  http://huddersfieldmbc.org/

The Masjid can perform both Nikah and Civil marriages, please click the link below to find out more.​

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Family counselling is available to those experiencing problems or those wanting advice on marriage. An appointment will have to be made with the Imam in person or by contacting the Masjid.

Free of Charge Visits & Tours

Masjid Riza is open to visitors throughout the year. We receive a number of visitors from schools who wish to find out more about the workings of a Masjid and the Islamic faith for projects and studies. If you would like to book a visit please send an email to [email protected] and we will do our utmost to meet your arrangements.

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