Aziziye Mosque, Islamic center in Stoke Newington, United Kingdom.
The Aziziye Mosque occupies a former cinema building on Stoke Newington Road with capacity for around 2000 worshippers and multiple facilities. The site includes a dining area, wedding hall, education center, and a halal butcher shop serving the local community.
Built in 1913 as the Apollo Picture House, the building later became the Ambassador Cinema before its conversion to a mosque in 1983. Today it stands as a locally listed heritage site recognized by Hackney Council.
The mosque serves as a gathering place for the Turkish community in London, where people come together for prayer and to maintain their language and customs. It functions as a social center where families participate in religious observances and educational activities.
The mosque is open daily from 11:00 AM until midnight and operates according to prayer schedules. Visitors planning to enter should check ahead regarding access policies, as religious spaces often have specific guidelines for guests outside the community.
The building retains original cinema seating and its architectural design still reflects its past life as a public entertainment venue. This contrast between the historic cinema hall and its current religious purpose makes it a notable example of urban adaptive reuse.
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