Masjid Umar
A large and well-established mosque in north Leicester's Belgrave area, serving the city's South Asian Muslim community with daily prayers and extensive Islamic education.
📍 Catherine St, Leicester LE4 6GE
🏛️ Est. 1976
🕌 Jummah: 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM
✓ Women's prayer area
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History of Masjid Umar
Masjid Umar in Belgrave is one of Leicester's most established mosques, founded in the 1970s to serve the South Asian Muslim community of north Leicester. The Belgrave area has a strong Gujarati heritage, and the mosque reflects this community's deep Islamic tradition. The mosque runs a busy madrasah, Quran classes, and women's Islamic education programmes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Masjid Umar located? ▾
Masjid Umar is located at Catherine St, Leicester LE4 6GE.
What time is Jummah prayer at Masjid Umar? ▾
Jummah (Friday) prayers at Masjid Umar are held at 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM. Times may change occasionally — it is recommended to confirm directly with the mosque.
What are the daily prayer times near Masjid Umar? ▾
Daily prayer times near Masjid Umar follow the Leicester schedule. You can see today's live Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times in the panel above, which are calculated for Leicester, United Kingdom.
Where is Masjid Umar in Leicester? ▾
Masjid Umar is on Catherine Street in Belgrave, Leicester LE4 — in the heart of Leicester's South Asian community, close to the famous Belgrave Road (the Golden Mile).
Does Masjid Umar run Islamic education classes? ▾
Yes, Masjid Umar runs a madrasah for children, Quran memorisation (hifz) classes, and Islamic studies programmes for adults and youth.
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