Jaame Masjid, Blackburn

Jaame Masjid, also known as the Jaame Masjid Islamic Cultural Centre[1] is a mosque in Blackburn, Lancashire, England. It was established from a house in 1962, incorporating two terrace houses, and has since been expanded on several occasions.[2][3] It became the first Masjid in Lancashire, recognised as the official central mosque of Blackburn.[4]

Jaame Masjid
Location
LocationBlackburn, England, United Kingdom
Geographic coordinates53°44′44″N 2°27′53″W / 53.74556°N 2.46472°W / 53.74556; -2.46472
Architecture
TypeMosque
Completed1962
Specifications
Dome(s)1
Minaret(s)2

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References

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  1. ^ Docking, Neil (6 June 2010). "7,000 Muslims celebrate Mohammed's birth in Blackburn". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Expansion plan for Blackburn mosque". Lancashire Telegraph. 29 July 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  3. ^ "The first mosques in the North West". Asian Image. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  4. ^ Official Central Masjid of Blackburn - About us Archived 2009-10-09 at the Wayback Machine
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