Derry muslim community seeking to raise £35,000 before the end of March for first masjid

Derry’s muslim community wants to raise £35,000 by the end of March in order to secure premises for the first ever dedicated masjid in the city.
By Kevin Mullan
Published 19th Mar 2024, 10:27 GMT
Updated 20th Mar 2024, 12:08 GMT
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The North West Islamic Association has issued an urgent appeal as part of its Masjid Project, which has already raised £15,000.

A masjid is a name for a place of worship that comes from the Arabic for ‘prostration in prayer’ and can be used interchangeably with mosque.

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They are hubs for education, welfare, gatherings and funerals and weddings.

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The North West Islamic Association has identified floorspace in the old Channel 9 building as a preferred location for the city's first masjid.The North West Islamic Association has identified floorspace in the old Channel 9 building as a preferred location for the city's first masjid.
The North West Islamic Association has identified floorspace in the old Channel 9 building as a preferred location for the city's first masjid.

Floorspace in the old Channel 9 premises on Duke Street, also currently home to Cornerstone City Church, have been identified as a preferred location.

“Derry is the second biggest city in NI. We are appealing to all Muslims to help us secure this centrally located, spacious 28m by 28m building overlooking the River Foyle to be the first masjid in the city.

“We urgently need to raise £35,000 before the end of March,” the association stated.

Donate at: https://nwia.org.uk/masjid-project/

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