Didsbury Mosque

Didsbury Mosque stands on Burton Road in Didsbury, Manchester. It began as Albert Park Methodist Chapel in 1883 before becoming a mosque after it closed in 1962. Around 1,000 people attend the mosque, led by Sheikh Mustafa Abdullah Graf. The building reflects its Methodist past while serving a diverse Muslim community. It houses the Manchester Islamic Centre, a registered charity. The mosque broadcasts prayers and talks across South Manchester on local radio. The mosque is known for its community work and openness. It runs open days with displays, talks and guided tours for visitors. A gardening group maintains a garden with roses, sweet peas and Mediterranean plants. A youth group organises games like table tennis and badminton alongside Islamic study. The Sharia Department provides advice on family matters and financial transactions. During lockdown it served hot meals and ran a pop-up vaccine centre for neighbours. Inside, the prayer hall hosts Friday sermons and daily reminders. The mosque has faced challenges, including an arson attack in 2021. It also drew attention in 2025 when a charity linked to the mosque advertised a Sharia Law Administrator post. The mosque responded by clarifying the role was funded by community donations and not by government.