Blackpool Central Mosque

Blackpool Central Mosque stands in the Lancashire town of Blackpool, a purpose-built Sunni mosque on Revoe Street. It replaced an earlier building on Rigby Road and won a heritage award from Blackpool Civic Trust in January 2005. Maulana Ashfaq Patel serves as the mosque’s imam and also works as the Muslim chaplain at local hospitals. The mosque belongs to the Blackpool Area Faith Forum, linking it with other local faith groups. Its presence reflects the town’s growing Muslim community and their need for a permanent place of worship. Inside, the mosque contains a main prayer hall that holds five hundred worshippers. A smaller daily prayer hall and a dedicated ladies prayer room provide space for smaller gatherings. Seven classrooms support religious education and community classes throughout the week. The mosque organises regular events open to all, fostering understanding between different faiths and backgrounds. Its facilities show how the building supports both spiritual and social needs. Outside, the mosque sits among Blackpool’s streets, a calm space amid the town’s busy seafront life. The building’s design allows natural light to fill the prayer halls, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Visitors notice the quiet dignity of the place, far removed from the town’s bright lights. The mosque’s location makes it easy for local residents to attend, while its award-winning heritage adds to Blackpool’s cultural landscape. It stands as a visible sign of the town’s diversity and community spirit.