Ahlul Bayt Islamic Centre, Shia Islamic center in Milltown Bridge, County Dublin, Ireland
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 centre was founded in September 1996 by Imam Ali Al-Saleh, who had come to Ireland to study at the Royal College of Surgeons. The building at Milltown Bridge was constructed with personal funds under the supervision of Ayatollah Gholamreza Hassani. It became the country's first Shia Islamic centre and mosque, and remains the main one.
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 centre was built with personal funds under the supervision of Ayatollah Gholamreza Hassani, and its imam Ali Al-Saleh sits on the Irish Council of Imams, where he represents the Shia community. The centre also keeps ties with Ireland's two other Islamic centres.
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