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]

For the generic concept of "Central Mosque" مسجد جامي, and for other mosques with similar names, see Jama Masjid.

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

See also

References
  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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