Manchester Central Mosque Manchester Central Mosque Manchester Central Mosque and Islamic Cultural Centre (also known as “Victoria Park Mosque”) is a mosque in Manchester, England. Sometimes referred to as Jamia Mosque, it is situated in the middle of Victoria Park, Manchester close to the Curry Mile. It plays a key role in Manchester's Muslim community. Imam and Khateeb Muhammad Arshad Misbahi and Qari Hafiz Javed Akhtar are leaders of the mosque. Qari Javed also leads taraweeh prayers in ramadan. The Victoria Park Mosque began as two adjacent houses, one owned by the Syrian Textile Merchants operating in Manchester since the early 1900s, and
Sailors' Mosque life became more fully integrated with daily prayers. On 4 November 2013, lightning partially damaged the top of the minaret. Sailors' Mosque The Sailors' Mosque (Montenegrin: Морнарскa џамија or Mornarska Džamija; Albanian: "Xhamia e Detarëve") is an important landmark in Ulcinj, Montenegro that once served as a lighthouse. The mosque was first erected in the 14th century by the Moors. It is assumed that they constructed the mosque so that their merchants could pray while trading on this part of the Adriatic Coast. The fact that the mosque was erected before Islam was established in Ulcinj indicates the surprise of