Press/Media Releases

Following the pioneering ‘Run 4 Your Mosque’ on the streets of Tower Hamlets last year, this year hundreds of eager runners took part in the 5km event, this time in London’s Victoria Park. The aim was to raise funds for the Mosque’s latest development, the nine-storey Maryam Centre, which is due to open before Ramadan 2013. This will be add more prayer space, extensive services for women, new facilities for the funeral service, and a permanent visitor centre overlooking a new prayer hall. The total amount raised by runners through sponsorship is expect to exceed £200,000. The event also promoted a healthy lifestyle, encouraging the community to get fit and stay active. It attracted runners from all age groups, from children to senior citizens. Bouncy castles kept small children... Read More>

We are shocked at the arson attack on Al-Rahma Mosque in Muswell Hill, north London. We would like to send our reassurances and prayers to the Somali community in north London. Thankfully nobody has been seriously injured or killed. We share the pain that a place of worship has been brazenly attacked and destroyed. We urge all communities to stand firm and together confront all forms of Islamophobia, hatred and bigotry. No community should have to live in fear. As we condemn those behind the Woolwich murder two weeks ago, so we condemn those behind this attack. We also note there has been a sharp rise in anti-Muslim incidents and attacks on mosques since Woolwich. We urge mosques and Islamic centres to be especially vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the... Read More>

Over 6,000 Muslims gathered at the East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre for Jumu'ah prayer. Shaykh Abdul Qayum, Chief Imam of the Mosque condemned the actions of individuals who committed murder in Woolwich on Wednesday. The sermon was delivered in Arabic, Bangla and English language, and broadcast live over YouTube for internet users. English extracts from the sermon delivered by Shaykh Abdul Qayum: Five key principles underpin the religion of Islam: •             Freedom of religion •             The right to live in security •             The right to one’s own property •    ... Read More>

We are shocked by the brutal murder of a soldier in broad day light today in Woolwich. There is no justification for such a heinous crime; criminals and murderers do not represent any community or religion. We remain steadfast in opposing all forms of hate and terrorism. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family of the victim.  We ask all communities to remain united and work together in the face of this atrocious event. [ENDS]   Read More>

The East London Mosque received Qard Hasanah* pledges last Friday (17 May) of £1,021,847 from Channel S viewers in support of the Maryam Centre development. We would like to thank all those who have pledged to donate or give Qard Hasanah to the Mosque. The Maryam Centre is an exciting development that will bring two key benefits: significant new facilities for women and a permanent visitor centre for non-Muslims.   To date the fundraising update for the development is as follows: Donations Pledged: £5,541,268 Donations Received: £4,008,580 Donations Outstanding: £1,532,688     Development Cost: £9,500,000 Shortfall: £3,958,732                      ... Read More>

As part of an ongoing conversation with London's faith communities, the London Metropolitan Police Service Commissioner, Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, visited the East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre yesterday (30 April). The Commissioner was greeted by mosque officials and given a tour of the buildings, and was told about the Mosque's projects and services by Dilowar Khan, Executive Director of the East London Mosque Trust. Over 40 guests then attended a dinner reception with faith and community leaders, welcomed to the London Muslim Centre by Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari, Chairman of the Trust. Sir Bernard made a positive commitment to work with London's faith organisations, which he said were a vital connection to local communities. He said: "This is an opportunity for me to get out and... Read More>

The new Mosque and Centre website is now online. We have worked very hard to deliver a more fresh and innovative website that is functional for our users. We understand many users visit our website on a daily basis to check the prayer timetable and based on that fact we have made this available on the top section of our website. Once the user clicks on the drop down icon, a complete timetable for the whole month appears. Users can also download a copy of the enitre years prayer times and also see prayer times for the forthcoming months. Doing away with clutter, the new homepage displays news items in a more contemporary fashion. Users can scroll through the various latest news items and go on to read more. The new menu system lets users visit any section of the website with just 'one'... Read More>

  Why should I join the run? The East London Mosque needs your help to fundraise for the Maryam Centre. This is a perfect opportunity to get involved with the Mosque to show your support, but also an opportunity to get fit and active for 2013! How much do I have to raise? There is a target to raise £250 for the Maryam Centre. But an initial contribution of Child £20 and Adult £50 to be paid when registered. How can I reach my goal? Ask friends and family to sponsor you or perhaps you could approach local businesses. You could also setup a justgiving page of your own, through the Mosque page and also remember you can promote your page on Facebook/Twitter. How long is the run? The run will be 5.0 kilometres which is approximately 3.10 miles. You can choose to run with your... Read More>

An excellent opportunity has arisen to work on the archives at London's most oldest Mosque. We are seeking an experienced archivist to implement the project to catalogue the collections of the East London Mosque Trust (ELMT). With the support of a steering group of local archivists and stakeholders, you will complete the cataloguing of the collection, create an online catalogue, and build organisational knowledge within the ELMT to ensure the future sustainability of the collection at the end of the project term. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to organise key activities to deliver the project within a tight timeframe. Closing Date Extended To: Wednesday 1st May 2013, 5:00pm  Download Recruitment Pack: Job Advert Job Description Application Form Read More>