Glasgow Central Mosque

One of the attractions of Glasgow is the Central Mosque, built in 1983. This largest Islamic temple in the city is located on the picturesque bank of the Clyde River. The total area of the premises is about 16 thousand square meters. 2.5 thousand people can pray here at once.

Its elegant design is made in accordance with the traditional style of Arabesque. One of the most notable features of the mosque is the minaret, where traditionally the muezzin reads the call to prayer. Above the main prayer hall is a dome that lets natural color into the building. Inside the mosque is a niche called the mihrab. It points in the direction of Mecca and is the place for the Imam’s prayer. The rich interior of the mosque is made of openwork carvings with floral ornamentation.

On the territory of the mosque is the Islamic Center, established for education and social support of the community. It includes conference rooms, a library, a gym and a cafe.