Al Mahdi Mosque, Bradford
The Al Mahdi Mosque is an Ahmadi Muslim mosque in Bradford, England. The mosque was built at a cost £2.5 million entirely from voluntary donations of British Ahmadi Muslim. The mosque was opened on 7 November 2008 by Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the current and fifth caliph of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.[1] With a capacity of 2,000 worshippers, it is among the largest in the city.[1] The inauguration was attended by many Ahmadi Muslims and over 300 guests. Located in Rees Way, Bradford, the mosque lies on a plateau, and therefore the mosque is visible from miles around within the city.
| Al Mahdi Mosque | |
|---|---|
 Al Mahdi Mosque in Bradford | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Ahmadiyya |
| Location | |
| Location | Rees Way, Bradford, England |
| Geographic coordinates | 53°48′4″N 1°44′40″W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | 2008 |
| Construction cost | £ 2.5 million |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 2000 |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Minaret(s) | 5 |
In 2014, the mosque was the host of BBC Radio 4's topical debate programme Any Questions?.[2]
References
- "Mosque is opened by Spiritual Leader". Telegraph and Argus. November 7, 2008.
- "Bradford mosque to host Jonathan Dimbleby show". Telegraph and Argus. October 10, 2014.
Further reading
- S. R. Valentine, Islam & the Ahmadiyya Jama'at: History, Faith and Practice, Hurst & Co, London, 2008, ISBN 1850659168, 9781850659167.
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