Press/Media Releases

The Coordination Committee of Major Islamic Centres and Mosques of London has agreed that Eid al-Fitr will be on Sunday 25th June 2017. May Allah accept our fasting and prayers during Ramadan. We are asking members of the community to try to contribute £100 towards the cost of buying the Synagogue building. Don’t forget to pay your Zakat al-Fitr. The minimum amount is £5 per person, which can be paid at the Mosque Reception. It MUST be paid BEFORE you perform your Eid prayer. Eid prayer times: ·         7:30AM – Shaykh Abdul Qayum ·         8:30AM – Shaykh Saud Nafi Al Enezi ·         9:30AM – Shaykh Musleh Faradhi ·         10:... Read More>

Funeral prayers for Mohammed Alhajali, a victim of the  Grenfell Tower fire, took place today at the East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre. Mohammed’s family members and relatives were joined by a congregation of over 2,700 to perform the funeral prayer. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, joined in the prayers after meeting privately with Mohammed’s family to offer his condolences. The community has supported victims of the Grenfell Tower fire from the day it happened. Our congregation raised over £2,500 in its first collection, which was distributed on our behalf by the National Zakat Foundation. Mosque staff and volunteers were amongst the first to deliver water to displaced families on the day of the tragedy. Today’s funeral arrangements were made by Eden Care, Haji Taslim... Read More>

Although the immense blessings of Ramadan are well known, the last ten nights of Ramadan are even more important and even more blessed than the rest of Ramadan. In these ten nights is a night that Quran tells us is better than 1000 months. That’s the night of the 'Lailatul Qadr' or 'the Night of Power'.We are asking all our worshippers and supporters to kindly donate £50 in cash or by card, so we can repay Qard Hasanah (loan) from the development of the Maryam Centre and the purchase of the Synagogue building, as well as the regular upkeep of the busy Mosque and Centre. This appeal is being made in Ramadan, especially during Tarawih on the 27th (Wednesday) night. We hope to raise £350,000 on that night – by the blessings of Allah – and perhaps your contribution will be on Laylatul Qadr!... Read More>

Great news – a new way to make a fast £3 donation using your contactless card or phone! ELM has brand new terminals at some exit points – simply tap your card or phone, it takes just 2 seconds to donate £3. Use Visa, MasterCard, Apple Pay or Android Pay – quick, easy and secure. Try it on your next visit – and spread the word! If you can’t get to one of our terminals, you can quickly text to donate – simply text ‘ELMT12 £3’ (or up to £10) to 70070. Sadaqah – a blessing for the giver and the receiver!   Other ways to donate: Donate online:www.eastlondonmosque.org.uk JustGiving:www.justgiving.com/fundraising/elmramadan2017 TextGiving:ELMT12 £10 to 70070 (Max £10) Bank Transfer:HSBC, Sort Code 40-02-33 Account No: 91681966 In Person:with your debit/credit card at the Mosque reception... Read More>

We are shocked and horrified by the terrorist attack on Muslim worshippers in Finsbury Park this morning, which has resulted in one fatality and several serious injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. We condemn this cowardly attack, as we do all terror attacks, in the strongest terms possible. This is a heinous crime motivated by hatred of Muslims. This is the 3rd terrorist attack on London in 3 months. Once again terrorists seek to divide . They will not succeed. We praise the community for their swift response in helping the police to arrest one of the men who deliberately ploughed into worshippers who were leaving the Mosque. An emergency meeting has been called with our local police commander and local authority to review... Read More>

All praise is due to Allah, Who has allowed us to witness another month of mercy. Running and sustaining a large mosque is a difficult and strenuous task. Public donations are very important; they ensure the mosque meets its operational costs and can be properly maintained, so that it can continue to deliver much-needed services to the community. We need your support for these projects and services for the community, and to help promote the beautiful, peaceful message of Islam. The generous donations given by people such as yourself have been crucial to our success, by the blessings of Allah. The Mosque provides all these for the community: extended prayer space for men and women – around 7000 can now pray in congregation here expanded range of women’s projects including a counselling... Read More>

The East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre yesterday convened a major press conference, titled ‘One London, One Community’ at the centre, where faith and civil society leaders spoke out against the terrible attack on London Bridge. The Mosque’s chairman, Muhammad Habibur Rahman, expressed his condolences and grief for the innocent lives lost: “Once again we come together, to stand united against those who try to divide us. The cold-blooded murder of innocent people in London on Saturday evening will not succeed in driving us apart. The gathering of all of us here today is testament to our resolve.” He added: “Those evil terrorists who target even children will never succeed. We will continue to stand firmly against them, to work to counteract their twisted narrative and their... Read More>

The attacks carried out in London Bridge yesterday evening are deeply shocking. Sadly the incident saw several fatalities with many others injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families at this extremely difficult time.   We commend the rapid response of the police and emergency services. As we have stated before, such acts of mindless violence can never be justified. Terrorism, irrespective of guise, is still terrorism. We come together in solidarity with all communities affected by this hatred.   We urge our worshippers and all to remain alert and vigilant in this difficult time. London has a long history of diversity and unity. We will not allow these attacks to change that.   [ENDS]   Last Updated: 03:56AM   Read More>

East London Mosque and the London Muslim Centre would like to welcome in Ramadan 2017/1438AH. Ramadan Karim! We pray everyone has a beneficial and rewarding Ramadan, insha'Allah. The Coordination Committee of Major Islamic Centres and Mosques of London have agreed that 1st Ramadan 1438 will be on Saturday 27th May 2017. You can download a copy of the Ramadan Timetable via this link. The tarawih salah will commence from today, Friday 26th May 2017, starting at 11.00PM. See here for details of this year's Huffaz. Iftar We offer Iftar (breaking of the fast) every evening in the LMC – but it can be very busy, with over 500 people attending. We welcome donations and sponsors, just call 020 7650 3000 to say you’d like to help. (£2 per Iftar meal.) Tarawih & Tahajjud Every night we have... Read More>

The East London Mosque's 2017 Ramadan Magazine is now available in print and online. Hard copies are available from the Mosque and Centre's reception and events office. This year’s edition of The Ramadan Magazine carries a fresh look and feel, and has something in store for the whole family – from health, nutrition, education, spirituality to community and disability whilst not forgetting our dedicated kids' section for the younger readers to learn and have fun! > Download a digital copy of the Ramadan Magazine     Read More>