Mosques • Manchester

Manchester is home to a diverse Muslim community, with a network of mosques and prayer rooms spread across the city and its surrounding areas. Based on available mapped records, there are over 20 listed prayer places within a 50 km radius of the city centre, serving residents, workers, students, and visitors. The highest concentration of listed mosques is within Manchester itself, with several prominent institutions located in districts such as Victoria Park, Cheetham Hill, Old Trafford, and Prestwich. These areas reflect the historical and ongoing presence of Muslim communities across the city.

Among the notable listed mosques in Manchester is Manchester Central Mosque on Upper Park Road in Victoria Park, a well-known landmark for the local Muslim population. The Muslim Youth Foundation on Brick Street in the city centre provides a central prayer space for those in the urban core. Further afield, Masjid E Hidayah on Humphrey Road and Jame'ah Masjid E Noor on Stamford Street both serve the Old Trafford area, while Al-Falah Mosque & Islamic Centre on Heywood Street is located in Cheetham Hill. Masjid-e-Bilal on Bury Old Road caters to the Prestwich community. These mosques, along with others in nearby towns such as Rochdale, Ashton-under-Lyne, Altrincham, and even Bradford, Dewsbury, and Liverpool, form a wide network of prayer places accessible to Muslims in the Greater Manchester region.

For those living in or visiting Manchester, the mapped data shows that prayer places are established in several key sectors: central Manchester (including the city centre and Victoria Park), the inner suburbs of Old Trafford and Cheetham Hill, and the northern suburb of Prestwich. Additionally, listed mosques in nearby towns like Rochdale (Central Mosque Rochdale, Golden Mosque), Ashton-under-Lyne (Ashton Central Mosque), and Altrincham (Altrincham Muslim Association) extend the coverage. While this listing is based on available verified records, it provides a useful starting point for locating prayer facilities across the city and its surroundings.

Check the address and distance of each mosque from your location before visiting. Contact details and opening hours are not provided here, so verify directly with the mosque. Many listed mosques have dedicated websites or phone numbers—search for the mosque name to find current information. Note that some mosques may have separate entrances or facilities for women; confirm these details in advance.