Sughra Mosque Opens in England After a Decade-Long Redevelopment
The opening ceremony brought together community members, scholars, and local officials to celebrate the occasion, The Bolton News reported on Sunday.
Originally housed in a former factory building, the mosque, located on Granville Street, has undergone a complete reconstruction.
“It’s a total new rebuild, it had previously been an old factory building, but now it’s totally new,” said Mosque President Haroon Rashid.
“It’s been sponsored by the local community here, and we’ve managed to do it at half the budget. It’s now one of the biggest mosques in the North West and one of the most beautiful as well.”
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The project, which began in 2014, aimed to replace the previous single-story structure with a three-story facility designed to accommodate religious and educational activities.
The new mosque features a purpose-built architectural design, dedicated prayer areas, an IT suite, a library, classrooms, and two ablution areas.
Rashid emphasized the role of the community in bringing the project to fruition, noting that many young residents had witnessed the transformation over the years. “We’ve all got together, it’s been a real community project, and it’s involved all sections of the community as well,” he said.
The mosque has also been engaging with local schools and fostering connections within the broader community.
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The ceremony was attended by various local leaders, including Councillor Nadeem Ayub of Farnworth North, who described the mosque as a significant new addition to the area.
“The new Sughra Mosque build project has completed, and it looks stunning both externally and internally,” he said. “This project is another landmark addition to Farnworth and complements the regeneration at Farnworth Green.”
Other officials present included Councillor Hamid Khurram, Councillor Mohammed Ayub of Great Lever, and council deputy leader Councillor Akhtar Zaman.
Source: Agencies
