Ghamkol Shariff Masjid
Central Jamia Mosque Ghamkol Sharif is a Sunni mosque in Small Heath area of Birmingham, England.
| Central Jamia Mosque Ghamkol Sharif | |
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| 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 | |
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]
The Masjid is named after a Sufi Saint's place of residence, Ghamkol Sharif near Kohat, northern areas of Pakistan. Sufi saint Zinda Peer Sahib's followers are spread in various countries and especially in the UK. [3]
See also
References
- "Ghamkol Shariff Masjid". Muslims in Britain. 25 April 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- Overview
- https://web.archive.org/web/20080703163703/http://ghamkolsharifmasjid.co.uk/
External links
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