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Grantham Islamic Mosque

Coordinates: 52°54′46″N 0°38′29″W / 52.912769°N 0.641468°W / 52.912769; -0.641468
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Grantham Islamic Mosque
Christ Church (Right) and Islamic Mosque (Left) on Finkin Street/Elmer Street North, Grantham
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusActive
Location
LocationGrantham, Lincolnshire, England
Grantham Islamic Mosque is located in Lincolnshire
Grantham Islamic Mosque
Location of the Grantham Islamic Mosque, Grantham
Geographic coordinates52°54′46″N 0°38′29″W / 52.912769°N 0.641468°W / 52.912769; -0.641468
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleConverted church hall
Website
www.granthamislamiccentre.org

Grantham Islamic Mosque is a mosque in the town of Grantham in Lincolnshire, England.[1]

Details

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The mosque is located in a converted church hall on Elmer Street North, directly next to Christ Church on Finkin Street.[2] It is also the main meeting place of the Grantham Muslim Community Association.[3] The mosque also runs a foodbank for the local homeless residents. The original proposal for the mosque came under fire by the English Defence League in 2014.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Grantham Islamic Centre – Grantham Islamic Centre". www.granthamislamiccentre.org. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  2. ^ Qadeer, Mashhood. "Grantham Islamic Centre Prayer Time - Mosque Near Me". Mosque Finder UK. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Grantham Muslim Community Association | Islam - Religious Charities | Charity Directory - Charity Choice". www.charitychoice.co.uk. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  4. ^ Pitt, Bob (7 February 2014). "EDL to protest in Grantham against Islamic centre plan | Islamophobia Watch". Retrieved 7 October 2024.
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