Al-Rahma Mosque, Liverpool facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Al-Rahma Mosque |
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مسجد الرحمة
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Toxteth, Liverpool, England |
| Administration | Liverpool Muslim Society |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | mosque |
| Completed | July 1974 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | Accommodates between 2,000 and 2,500 people. |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Minaret(s) | 2 |
The Al-Rahma Mosque (which means "Mosque of Mercy" in Arabic) is a very important place for Muslims in Liverpool, England. It is located on Hatherley Street in Toxteth. This mosque is the main place of worship for Liverpool's Muslim community. It is quite large and can hold between 2,000 and 2,500 people at one time.
History of the Mosque
The story of the Al-Rahma Mosque began with the Liverpool Muslim Society. This group was started in 1953 by Al-Haj Ali Hizzam. He was an important member of Liverpool's Muslim community. At first, the society met in a room in his house.
As the Muslim community grew, they needed a bigger place to worship. So, they decided to build a mosque. It took a long time, about 10 years, to get permission from the city to build it. Finally, the current mosque building was completed in July 1974.
Who Uses the Mosque Today?
Today, the Al-Rahma Mosque is a busy and active center. Many different groups of Muslims in Liverpool use it. The mosque is especially important for people from Yemen, Syria, and Somalia. These groups make up a large part of Liverpool's Muslim population. The mosque helps them connect with their faith and community.
