Preston Mosque Welcomes Visitors to Build Understanding, Community Ties
Masjid-e-Saliheen in Preston welcomed visitors from across the county as part of the national initiative, which encourages non-Muslims to learn more about mosques and the role they play in local life, Lancashire Telegraph reported on Saturday.
Guests were offered guided tours, where volunteers explained daily routines, religious practices and the mosque’s wider role as a hub for education and community support. Many attendees observed live prayers and listened to the call to prayer, which several described as a peaceful experience.
Visitors also viewed displays of Islamic art and Arabic calligraphy in the main hall, providing cultural and historical context to the faith’s artistic traditions.
The event concluded with homemade Asian food prepared by members of the congregation, offering an informal opportunity for conversations and connection.
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Event organiser Ismail Timol said they were pleased to see people from different backgrounds take part. He noted that “curiosity and kindness” helped bring the community together and expressed hope that visitors left with “a better understanding of our faith and our shared values of peace and compassion.”
“We were delighted to welcome so many people from different backgrounds.”
Imam Maulana Imtiyaz Kamal, who has led the mosque for 30 years, said the mosque’s doors are always open. He added that events like this show that faith can unite people and that seeing local residents visit was “heart-warming.”
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Councillor Carol Henshaw, visiting the mosque for the first time, said she found the experience welcoming and informative. She highlighted the chance to watch prayers, hear from children and enjoy the food, noting that it felt like being “part of one big community.”
Masjid-e-Saliheen thanked attendees, volunteers and supporters for making the event possible, and organisers said they plan to host similar initiatives to continue building friendship and understanding in Preston.
Source: Agencies
