New 1500 capacity Bolton mosque begins to take shape
One of the largest mosques in the North West has begun to take shape.
The new Taiyabah Islamic Centre on Blackburn Road, Bolton is being built on land next to the current Taiyabah mosque.
An artist's impression of what the mosque will look like
The new purpose-built facility will serve over 1,500 worshippers and include 18 classrooms for children’s education and to host community programmes. The scheme also incorporates a mortuary for funeral services.
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