East London Mosque, London

Name: East London Mosque
Address: 46-92 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7650 3000

#559 among attractions in London

Mosque, Sacred and religious sites

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The East London Mosque is situated in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets between Whitechapel and Aldgate East. Combined with the adjoining London Muslim Centre and Maryam Centre, it is one of the largest mosques in Europe, and the biggest in the UK, accommodating more than 7,000 worshippers for congregational prayers. The mosque was one of the first in the UK to be allowed to use loudspeakers to broadcast the adhan. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1985 (39 years ago)Architectural style: Islamic architectureCapacity: 7000Coordinates: 51°31'3"N, 0°3'55"W

Address

46-92 Whitechapel RoadTower Hamlets (Whitechapel)London E1 1JQ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7650 3000

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East London Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is East London Mosque open?

East London Mosque is open:

Monday 10 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 10 pm
Thursday 10 am - 10 pm
Friday 10 am - 10 pm
Saturday 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday 10 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to East London Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Fieldgate Street Great Synagogue, London (1 min walk), Whitechapel Bell Foundry, London (2 min walk), Altab Ali Park, London (5 min walk), Brick Lane Mosque, London (6 min walk).

How to get to East London Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to East London Mosque:

Bus

The East London Mosque • Lines: 254, N253 (2 min walk)
Altab Ali Park • Lines: 254, N253 (4 min walk)

Metro

Whitechapel • Lines: District, Hammersmith & City (7 min walk)
Aldgate East • Lines: District, Hammersmith & City (7 min walk)

Train

Bethnal Green (14 min walk)
Shadwell (15 min walk)

Light rail

Shadwell Platform 2 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa, Tg-B (15 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 2 • Lines: Tg-B (15 min walk)

Ferry

Saint Katharine's Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour (23 min walk)
Tower Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (24 min walk)