Al-Mahdi Mosque, Bradford
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Al Mahdi Mosque | |
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![]() Al Mahdi Mosque in Bradford | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Branch/tradition | Ahmadiyya |
Location | |
Location | Rees Way, Bradford, England |
Geographic coordinates | 53°48′4″N 1°44′40″W / 53.80111°N 1.74444°W |
Architecture | |
Type | Mosque |
Completed | 2008 |
Construction cost | £ 2.5 million |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 2000 |
Dome(s) | 1 |
Minaret(s) | 5 |
The Al Mahdi Mosque is an [[Ahmadiyya|Ahmadi mosque in Bradford, England. The mosque was built at a cost £2.5 million entirely from voluntary donations of British Ahmadi Muslims. The mosque was opened on 7 November 2008 by Mirza Masroor Ahmad, current and fifth Caliphate|caliph]] of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.[1] With a capacity of 2,000 worshippers, it is among the largest in the city.[1] The inauguration was attended by many Ahmadi muslims and over 300 guests.[citation needed] Located in Rees Way, Bradford, the mosque lies on a plateau, and therefore the mosque is visible from miles around within the city.[citation needed]
In 2014, the mosque was the host of BBC Radio 4's topical debate programme Any Questions?.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Mosque is opened by Spiritual Leader". Telegraph and Argus. November 7, 2008.
- ^ "Bradford mosque to host Jonathan Dimbleby show". Telegraph and Argus. October 10, 2014.
Further reading
- S. R. Valentine, Islam & the Ahmadiyya Jama'at: History, Faith and Practice, Hurst & Co, London, 2008, ISBN 1850659168, 9781850659167.
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