Friday, August 30, 2013

Masjid Umar (Evington Muslim Centre) Leicester, Photographs



Official Name of Masjid: Masjid Umar (Evington Muslim Centre)

Location: Masjid located on the junction of Evington Drive and Evington Lane

Bakground Information: Previously two residential properties, which were used as a Masjid and Madressah.

In 1999 the properties were demolished and a purpose built mosque erected.

The construction funds were donated entirely by the Muslim community with
over 95% raised from local Muslims in Leicester