Mosques

Leicester, a vibrant city in the East Midlands, is home to a growing Muslim community. While the city itself has several mosques, the mapped data for this listing includes 20 prayer places within a 50 km radius, extending into neighbouring towns. These include prominent mosques such as Loughborough Mosque & Islamic Cultural Centre on King Street, Shah Jalal Mosque on Rendell Street, and Loughborough Muslim Centre on Queen Street in Loughborough. In Nuneaton, Jāmi' Masjid (Nuneaton Muslim Society) on Frank Street and Faizan E Madina Masjid on Henry Street serve the local community. The presence of these centres highlights the established Muslim life in the region, with facilities for daily prayers and community gatherings.

Beyond Leicester, the listed prayer places are spread across several towns and cities. In Burton-on-Trent, multiple mosques are listed, including Central Jamia Masjid Rizvia on Uxbridge Street, York Street Masjid, Jamia Hanfia Ghosia Mosque on Princess Street, and Makki Masjid on Victoria Crescent. Solihull features The Hub on Hermitage Road and Solihull Central Masjid on Warwick Road. Other towns with listed mosques include Rugby (Rugby Mosque Society and a prayer room at Rugby services), Corby (Corby Central Masjid on Stuart Road), Kettering (Kettering Mosque Association on Headlands), Tamworth (Tamworth Masjid on Greatmead), Wellingborough (Wellingborough Mosque on Winstanley Road), and Leamington Spa (Masjid Al Birr on New Street and Baitul Ehsan Mosque on Adelaide Road). Sutton Coldfield Muslim Association & Mosque is also listed. This wide geographical spread indicates that Muslims in the Leicester area have access to prayer facilities across the region, whether for travel or residence.

For those living in or visiting Leicester, the nearest listed mosques are in Loughborough, approximately 15 km away, offering multiple options. The data shows a concentration of prayer places in Loughborough, Nuneaton, and Burton-on-Trent, suggesting these are key areas for Muslim community life. While the exact number of mosques within Leicester city itself is not detailed here, the surrounding towns provide additional capacity. New arrivals, students, and families can use this listing to locate verified prayer places, though it is advisable to check addresses and contact details directly. The mapped records offer a practical starting point for finding mosques and prayer rooms in the wider Leicester area.

Check the address and distance of each mosque before visiting, as some are located in nearby towns like Loughborough (15 km) or Nuneaton (26 km). Contact details are not provided here, so verify opening hours and prayer times directly with the mosque. Many listed mosques have websites or phone numbers that can be found online.