Our mission is to Serve, Educate and Inspire.

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3 Our mission is to Serve, Educate and Inspire.

4 Facts & Figures Oldest Mosque in London Busiest Mosque in Europe- 1.8 million footfall every year Largest in Western Europe (until summer 2018) Open 365 days a year Caters for Muslims and people of all faith

5 History Meeting at the Ritz Hotel on 9 November 1910 chaired by Sir Sultan Mohammad Shah Aga Khan, organised by the Rt. Hon. Syed Ameer Ali launch the London Mosque Fund. Sir Sultan Mohammad Shah Aga Khan Rt. Hon. Syed Ameer Ali

6 Early Supporters Sir William Bull (British Solicitor and Politician) insists that the site be in the centre of the Empire The Begum (Queen) of Bhopal donates 1000 to the London Mosque Fund in 1911

7 Early Trustees Prominent British educationist and writer Sir Theodore Morison was the first Chairman of The London Mosque Fund. Lord Nathan Mayer Rothschild, First Baron Rothschild becomes a trustee of the London Mosque Fund. After the death of Lord Nathan Rothschild in 1915, the Rt. Hon. Lord Lamington replaces him as a trustee and serves as Vice Chairman. Following death of Rt. Hon Justice Ameer Ali he then becomes the chairman of the London Mosque Fund in 1928

8 Distinguished military officer and retired head of the Royal Air Force, Major Gen. The Rt. Hon. Sir Frederick Hugh Sykes becomes a trustee in 1936 Earl Winterton becomes a trustee Professor T. W. Arnold joins the London Mosque Fund Executive Committee Colonel Stewart Newcombe is made Joint Hon. Secretary along with Sir Ernest Hotson Sir John Woodhead is made Hon. Treasurer

9 Notable Contributors Famous translator of The Holy Quran, Abdullah Yusuf Ali is elected as a member of the London Mosque Fund Executive Committee in Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall is appointed acting Imam of the Notting Hill Mosque and Islamic Cultural Centre, funded by the London Mosque Fund in 1919.

10 Opening of the East London Mosque Officially opened Friday 1 st August 1941 with Jumu ah prayer led by His Excellency Sheikh Hafiz Wahba, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia. The following Friday the Rt. Hon. Leo Amery, Secretary of State for India pays an informal visit where he creates great enthusiasm by reciting the first chapter of the Holy Qur an from beginning to end flawlessly.

11 The purpose built East London Mosque opens in 1985 on Whitechapel Road, costing 2.2m

12 London Muslim Centre Opens in 2004 Total Cost 10.5m I am particularly glad that I have a personal involvement with this project and other community outreach activities of the East London Mosque Apart from anything else, the history of the East London Mosque Trust shows many nonmuslims amongst its ranks something that continues in the present day. HRH The Prince of Wales Basement: Fitness Gym and Ablution Facilities Ground Floor: Nursery & Multi Purpose Hall 1st Floor: Multipurpose Hall & Admin Office 2nd Floor: Secondary School- London East Academy 3rd Floor: Third Party Services 4th Floor: Library, Seminar Room, ICT and Employment 5th Floor: Media Studio Business Wing: Shops & Offices I am also pleased to learn that the centre will both meet the cultural requirements of the Muslim Community and be open for use by all, regardless of their faith or ethnicity. Prime Minister Tony Blair

13 Maryam Centre opened in 2013 Total Cost 9.5m Basement: Upgraded Funeral Facility Ground Floor: Extended Prayer Hall Visitors Centre & Office 1st Floor: 2nd Floor: Women only Prayer Hall Multi-Purpose Hall 3rd Floor: 4th Floor: Primary School- Al Mizan 5th Floor: Girls Education Services 6th Floor: Women only Gym 7th Floor: Flats

14 Currently Used by National Zakat Foundation to provide emergency financial aid to the needy Synagogue Building was acquired in 2015 for 1.5m

15 Notable Visitors Martin Wolf CBE Chief Economist Financial Times Nick Phillips Lord Chief Justice Dominic Grieve Attorney General Sir Michael Barber Chairman Office for Students (OfS) Mayor of London Sadiq Khan HRH Prince of Wales HRH Princess Royal Sir Malcolm Grant Sir Ian Blair Chairman NHS England Met Police Commissioner Mayor of London Boris Johnson

16 Religious Services Daily Congregational Prayers Friday Juma ah Prayer and Sermon Islamic Teaching and Guidance Religious Advice & information Daily Community Iftar in Ramadan Zakah and Welfare Assistance Marriage Solemnisation Member of Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education

17 Education Provisions Rainbow Nursery Al Mizan Primary School London East Academy Iqra Institute for Girls Evening Madrasah Saturday Islamic School Al Ishara Youth Learning Circles Adult Education Classes

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21 Community Cohesion School Visits & Tours Mosque Open Days CPD Islam Awareness Courses Srebrenica Anniversary Public Seminars Faith Forum for London Joseph Interfaith Foundation Imams & Rabbis Council

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