Al-Mahdi Mosque, Bradford
Mosque in Bradford, England
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The Al-Mahdi Mosque is a mosque in Bradford, England. The mosque was built at a cost £2.5 million entirely from voluntary donations of British Ahmadi Muslims. With a capacity of 2,000 worshippers, it is among the largest in the city.[1]
LocationRees Way, Bradford, England
Coordinates53°48′4″N 1°44′40″W
| Al-Mahdi Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد المہدی | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Ahmadiyya |
| Location | |
| Location | Rees Way, Bradford, England |
 Interactive map of Al-Mahdi Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 53°48′4″N 1°44′40″W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | 2008 |
Construction cost | £2.5 million |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 2,000 |
| Dome | 1 |
| Minaret | 5 |
History
Inauguration
The mosque was opened on 7 November 2008 by Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the current and fifth caliph of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.[1] The inauguration was attended by many Ahmadi Muslims and over 300 guests.[2] The mosque, on Rees Way, was built at the top of a hill and is visible from miles around within the city.[3][4][better source needed]
In 2014, the mosque was the host of BBC Radio 4's topical debate programme Any Questions?.[5]
