1996

In 1996, the Management Committee purchased the adjacent property and commissioned an Architect to carry out a feasibility study. It was found that the existing structure was unsuitable for further extension of the Mosque. The Management Committee then decided to build a purpose built Mosque and started to raise funds. It was agreed to complete…

Old Shahjalal Jamia Masjid Leeds

1980’s

During the 1980’s some internal alteration was carried out to provide additional praying space. However, as the community grew over the years, it became apparent the existing facilities were not adequate to meet the growing needs of a rising Bangladeshi community and that building a purpose built Mosque was essential in meeting these needs.