Architecture and Faith Connections: Jamia Masjid Abu Huraira (Mosque)

The tour will explain the history of this impressive mosque, the high quality of the building materials used, the symbolism on the bronze doors and throughout the building. There are five floors used for prayers which can accommodate 1000 people each Friday. The main floor has the aforementioned chandelier.
There will be an explanation of the five pillars of Islam and the importance of the Qur'an.
You may wish to ask about fasting, why women have a separate area, what are the dress requirements, why shoes are removed at the entrance, why are prayers held on Friday in particular, why are halal and the hajj important.
There will be ample opportunity to discuss these and other issues.
Visitors are asked to dress modestly, head covering preferred but not compulsory and shoes to be left on entry. You may wish to wear socks.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

10.00 -- 12.00 with tour at 10.15

Location & directions

Catherine Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 6LU

Directions:

Street parking only; please respect needs of local residents. Buses 2 or 3 (Dewsbury Rd from the south; Street Lane /Harrogate Rd from the north or from Corn Exchange). Oakley Terrace bus stop ( from city centre the stop after Tesco Express and Jet station), opposite Iceland go straight up Stratford St and you will see the Mosque at the top (6/8 minutes walk)

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There are stairs but a lift is available.

Additional information

For a follow on visit to the Gurudwara proceed down Stratford St to the square (where cars are blocked) and turn left into Ladypit Lane (not signed) - allow 10 mins maximum.

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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