Key facts
- Total cost of the construction project was £1.2m with over 95% of the money raised through the local Muslim community
- The ongoing maintenance and upkeep costs are met entirely from local donations
- The main prayer hall can accommodate over 400 worshippers and is fully air-conditioned
- There are 10 classrooms downstairs providing additional prayer capacity
- The masjid has been designed for disabled access and lifts
- The main dome is surrounded by windows which are operated using wireless remote control, a practical example of modern building design
- The main hall is surrounded by 4 illuminated minarets at each corner, the call to daily prayer (Adhan) can also be heard across Evington through the loudspeakers mounted on the minarets
- The grand entrance has large sweeping staircases on the left and right leading to first floor gallery and the main prayer hall
- A large glass crystal chandelier weighing 0.5 ton with a staggering 126 bulbs dominates the main prayer hall. The chandelier was specially commissioned and manufactured in Vienna and took several people a full day to install
- The inner surround of the dome displays Arabic calligraphy from the holy Quran hand painted by Hassan-Al-Misry a well know calligrapher who has also decorated Regents Park Masjid in London
- The ground floor has 2 ablution areas with heated floors and WC's
- The first floor gallery area has a smaller dome surrounded by Arabic calligraphy from the holy Quran
- On Site secure car park for staff and visitors
- CCTV covering internal and external areas for the security and safety of all staff, students and visitors
- Islamic Education Madressa classes run each day for boys and girls between 5pm and 7pm. Please visit the Education page for more details
- A further 2 adjacent properties were purchased after the construction of the Masjid and is used as additional classrooms, a daytime nursery and meeting rooms