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Lincoln Central Mosque and Islamic Centre, also known as Lincoln Central Mosque, is a mosque in the city of Lincoln in the ceremonial county of Lincolnshire, England. It is located on Dixon Street to the southwest of the city centre. The local congregation attend from the city and surrounding suburbs/villages near Lincoln. It is the only mosque in the city and is home to the second largest Muslim community in the county.[1]
| Lincoln Central Mosque & Cultural Centre | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Active |
| Leadership | Atikur Rehman Patel - Imam |
| Year consecrated | 2010 |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | England |
  The Mosque in Lincoln | |
| Geographic coordinates | 53°13′08″N 0°33′06″W / 53.218792°N 0.551777°W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Active8 |
| Type | Islamic |
| Style | Islamic |
| General contractor | Active8 |
| Completed | 2018 |
| Construction cost | £2 million |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Website | |
| www | |
History
editLincoln's Muslim community originally met in a former Baptist church on Orchard Street in the city centre but this proved to be too small for the growing congregation as it could only accommodate 60 worshippers at a time.[2] The Grandstand Community Centre was also used for Friday prayers.[3]
First mosque proposal failure
editA mosque was originally planned to be built on Church Drive, in Boultham Park when the trust bought the land but this was later rejected by the city council and residents due to parking issues. The land it was planned to be built on was set on fire in 2008.[4] Local councillors sympathised with the muslim community over the rejection and hoped they could find a site in Lincoln.[5]
Second mosque proposal success
editThe mosque sought donations for a new mosque for their growing congregation and near to the city centre. The mosque began the process of acquiring a site off Boultham Park Road in November 2012 and sought planning permission from Lincoln City Council which was granted. The trust for the mosque raised £1.6 million through donations and soon after raising the funds. Planning approval was granted along with a Lidl superstore and housing on the site of the former Boultham Dairy.[6] The mosque opened officially in 2018 after multiple setbacks and their original contractor going into administration.[7]
Present day
editThe mosque is the largest mosque in Lincolnshire[8] and is an important centre for the local Muslim community and non-Muslim community. They also run a food bank and offer lessons in Islam.[9][10][11]
References
edit- ^ "About Us – Lincoln Central Mosque & Cultural Centre". Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "The Lincoln Mosque Project History in the Making" (PDF). The Islamic Association of Lincoln. The Islamic Association of Lincoln. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Lincoln's first purpose-built mosque opens". BBC News. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "End of the road for Lincoln mosque". The Lincolnite. 25 August 2010. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Lincoln mosque appeal turned down by government". BBC News. 25 August 2010. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Break in and fire at Lincoln mosque site". The Lincolnite. 14 January 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Erection of first Lincoln mosque enters next phase". The Lincolnite. 7 December 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Lincoln Mosque & Islamic Association in Lincoln, Lincolnshire - Salatomatic - your guide to mosques & Islamic schools". www.salatomatic.com. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Arabic School For All – Lincoln Central Mosque & Cultural Centre". Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "University of Lincoln Islamic Society – Lincoln Central Mosque & Cultural Centre". Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Lincoln Mosque food bank helps community during pandemic". The Lincolnite. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2024.