The Nasir Mosque, built in 2005 and located on Brougham Terrace, is the first purpose-built mosque in Hartlepool, County Durham, England. The mosque was built following the conversion of numerous Britons in Hartlepool to Islam, including the Imam of the mosque, Tahir Selby.[1] It has a capacity of 500 worshippers. The mosque participates in several local community events and provides regular services for the wider community.[2][3]
| Nasir Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد ناصر | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Ahmadiyya |
| Location | |
| Location | Hartlepool, County Durham, England |
| Geographic coordinates | 54°41′35″N 1°12′58.4″W / 54.69306°N 1.216222°W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Style | Islamic |
| Completed | 2005 |
| Construction cost | £500,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 500 |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Website | |
| Ahmadiyya Official Website | |
History
The plot of land upon which the mosque was built on was bought for £35,000. The cornerstone of the mosque was laid in 2004 and inaugurated on 11 November 2005 by Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.[4]
Inauguration
During the opening session, town dignitaries such as Hartlepool MP Iain Wright and Hartlepool Borough Council's chief executive Paul Walker were in attendance. As a gesture, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association, the main organisation behind the project, donated around £20,000 to local charities and causes, including Hartlepool and District Hospice, Butterwick Children's Hospice and Brougham Primary School.[5]
Facilities
The mosque consists of two prayer halls for men and women which can accommodate around 500 worshippers. It also consists of a library, a kitchen, some offices and guest rooms.
Gallery
courtyard view of the mosque
Aerial view of the Nasir Mosque
The Mosque from afar
References
See also
