Ahlul Bayt Islamic Centre

The Ahlul Bayt Islamic Centre is a place of worship in Milltown Bridge that houses multiple prayer areas, a library, and spaces dedicated to ritual cleansing. The building also contains a kitchen and administrative offices that support the daily operations of the center.

The center grew from informal gatherings of medical students from the Middle East who were studying at the Royal College of Surgeons during the 1970s. These modest beginnings eventually developed into an organized institution serving the community.

The center serves as a gathering place for the Shia community during key religious months when many people come together for prayer and observance. Visitors can witness how the space becomes a focal point for collective worship and spiritual reflection during these periods.

The center holds daily afternoon and evening prayers along with regular meetings and lectures that welcome visitors. It is best to check locally about specific times and whether there are particular days designated for guests.

The center is led by Dr. Ali Al Saleh, who holds both a qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons and training in Islamic scholarship from Qom. This blend of medical training and religious education shapes how the institution operates and serves its community.