Banbury Mosque, Islamic religious center in Banbury, United Kingdom.
Banbury Mosque is an Islamic place of worship featuring traditional architectural design with a dome and minaret in Oxfordshire. The building includes separate prayer spaces for men and women, along with educational facilities on the grounds.
The mosque was established as a prayer space for the local community and received approval for expansion in 2008 to add women's prayer areas. A major renovation took place in 2012 to upgrade the building and improve its facilities.
The mosque serves as a gathering place where the local Muslim community comes together for prayer and religious education. It functions as a center for both spiritual practice and community life in the town.
Prayer times follow the Islamic calendar and change daily, so it is helpful to check the exact times before visiting. Visitors should be aware of Islamic conventions regarding dress code and behavior when entering the prayer hall.
The mosque is named Sheikh Bin Baaz Masjid after an influential Islamic scholar and has hosted notable visitors from the Islamic world over the years. The school on its grounds specifically focuses on educating young girls, showing the mosque's commitment to family-based learning.
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