London has one of the most diverse Muslim community in the world through waves of immigration from the 19th Century to our times. The Mosque houses an Islamic cultural centre which first opened by King George VI in 1944. The Land is a gift from the King to the Muslim community in Britain in return of a land donation in Egypt. King Farouk of Egypt and Sudan donated a land to build an Anglican Cathedral in Cairo. Completed in 1977 the Mosque is located in Regent’s Park in North London. People often refer to Regent’s Park Mosque in mentioning it. Like almost all large Mosques, this place contains patterns of Islamic arts and calligraphy completed in 1989. The architect is Sir Frederick Gibberd. The Mosque has a restaurant, cafeteria, exhibition room, conference room. Religious lessons are also given there.
The pictures below shows the main prayer hall with the minbar (pulpit) where Friday sermons takes place.
Calligraphy on the ceiling and the lady’s prayer room upstairs.
