Redditch Central Mosque
Redditch Central Mosque is a mosque in the town centre area of Redditch, England, run by the Redditch Mosque Committee, and is one of the largest Muslim centres in Redditch.
The mosque is open to people of all religious affiliations, men and women, and its main prayer halls currently hold between 1,000 to 1,500 people during a Friday service. Many worshippers walk through the mosque's doors during the 5 daily prescribed prayers and during multiple services held on religious festivals such as Eid.
Since Establishment
Since the mosque's establishment, it has become a focal point for the Redditch Muslim community, providing education for children and adults, lectures and seminars. Over the years, Muslims have used the mosque for events, meetings, lectures, studies and community and educational purposes. Many of the original founders of the mosque committee still make up the mosque management or are trustees of the mosque but as time has passed, many innovations have been made as to how the mosque is democratically run using Islamic teachings as the basis for equal representation of all members of the community. Thus, regular meetings, annual selection and equal opportunities have meant that the running of Redditch Central Mosque has been as efficient as possible over the decades.
History
Redditch Central Mosque is one of the earliest mosques in Redditch. New mosque trustees bought an old disused, empty property on Easmore Road, Redditch in the early 1980s. They raised money by going to local communities for donations both Muslim and non-Muslim. The building was converted to house the mosque and a sign was added to the front with the following testament 'There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet peace be upon him'.
Management
The mosque is managed and run by the Redditch Mosque Committee and local Imam. Committee members are selected by the local Muslim community in regular annual meetings.
New Mosque Project
Since the 1980s the Muslim community has grown considerably in Redditch and a new mosque was needed to house the growing number of worshippers. Money was raised by the mosque trustees to purchase a new sight on Jinnah Road, Redditch in 2003. The shell of the new mosque has been constructed and a golden dome has been added. Currently funds have run dry and the mosque trustees are desperately trying to raise funds to finish the new mosque project.
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Coordinates: 52°18′13″N 1°56′17″W / 52.303498°N 1.938096°W
