Ghamkol Shariff Masjid
| Central Jamia Mosque Ghamkol Sharif | |
|---|---|
Ghamkol Sharif | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Small Heath, Birmingham, England |
| Architecture | |
| Groundbreaking | 15 March 1992 |
| Completed | 1996 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 6,000 (including women)[1] |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Website | |
| ghamkolsharif | |
Central Jamia Mosque Ghamkol Sharif is a Sufi mosque in Small Heath area of Birmingham, England.
The website Muslims in Britain classifies the Ghamkol Shariff Masjid as Sufi - Bareilvi.[1]
Construction began on 15 March 1992 during Ramadan.[2] Each night throughout its construction, a hafiz recited the Quran on the construction site.[2] Building work ended in 1996. It can fit up to 5,000 people at one time.[2]
See also
- Birmingham Central Mosque
- Islam in the United Kingdom
- Islamic schools and branches
- Islamism
- List of mosques in the United Kingdom
References
External links
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