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Didsbury Mosque (Manchester Islamic Centre)

One of the oldest mosques in Britain, housed in a converted 1883 Victorian church in South Manchester, serving the city's Muslim community since 1967.

📍 18-20 Burton Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 1HE 🏛️ Est. 1967 🕌 Jummah: 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM ✓ Women's prayer area 🌐 Website ↗

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History of Didsbury Mosque (Manchester Islamic Centre)

The Didsbury Mosque, formally the Manchester Islamic Centre, was established in 1967 when the local Muslim community converted a Victorian Wesleyan church (built 1883) into a mosque — one of the earliest such conversions in Britain. The distinctive building retains its Victorian stonework exterior. It serves the diverse Muslim community of South Manchester, including students and academics from the nearby University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. The mosque offers daily prayers, Islamic education, and community support services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Didsbury Mosque (Manchester Islamic Centre) located? ▾
Didsbury Mosque (Manchester Islamic Centre) is located at 18-20 Burton Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 1HE.
What time is Jummah prayer at Didsbury Mosque (Manchester Islamic Centre)? ▾
Jummah (Friday) prayers at Didsbury Mosque (Manchester Islamic Centre) are held at 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM. Times may change occasionally — it is recommended to confirm directly with the mosque.
What are the daily prayer times near Didsbury Mosque (Manchester Islamic Centre)? ▾
Daily prayer times near Didsbury Mosque (Manchester Islamic Centre) follow the Manchester schedule. You can see today's live Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times in the panel above, which are calculated for Manchester, United Kingdom.
What building is Didsbury Mosque housed in? ▾
Didsbury Mosque occupies a converted Victorian Wesleyan chapel built in 1883 — one of the earliest church-to-mosque conversions in Britain. The stone exterior is largely intact.
Is there parking near Didsbury Mosque? ▾
Limited street parking is available on Burton Road and nearby residential streets. The nearest Metrolink stop is Didsbury Village on the East Didsbury line, a short walk away.
What time is Jummah at Didsbury Mosque? ▾
Jummah prayers are held at 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM. The mosque is popular with students and local residents — arrive early to secure a space.

Other Mosques in Manchester

Manchester Central Mosque

📍 Upper Park Rd, Victoria Park, Manchester M14 5RU

Masjid E Noor

📍 399 Dickenson Rd, Longsight, Manchester M13 0WB
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