Mosques

Rotherham, located in South Yorkshire, is served by a network of prayer places extending across the wider region. The current mapped records show 20 listed mosques and Islamic centres within a 50 km radius of the city centre. While Rotherham itself has a modest number of local prayer spaces, the surrounding towns and cities provide a rich tapestry of options for Muslims living in, visiting, or passing through the area. The closest major mosque is Doncaster Jamia Masjid, approximately 17.8 km away on Bentinck Close in Doncaster, offering a convenient option for those in the eastern part of the region.

Further afield, the listings reveal a strong concentration of prayer places in the West Yorkshire area. In Dewsbury, notable mosques include The Markazi Mosque Dewsbury on South Street in Savile Town, Baitul Ata Mosque – Spen Valley on Garnett Street, and Masjid-e-Zakariya on Chapel Street. The city of Bradford hosts several prominent mosques such as Central Mosque Bradford on Darfield Street, Al-Jamia Suffa-Tul-Islam Grand Mosque on Horton Park Avenue, and Jamia Masjid Hanfia on Ambler Street in Manningham. Leeds also features multiple options, including Leeds Grand Mosque on Woodsley Road in Woodhouse, Bilal Masjid on Conway Road in Harehills, Makkah Masjid on Thornville Road, and Masjid Ibraheem on Woodview Road.

Other areas with listed prayer places include Huddersfield (Masjid Riza & Islamic Centre on Halifax Old Road in Birkby), Halifax (Jamia Mosque Madni on Gibbet Street), Batley (Madina Masjid on Purlwell Lane), Wakefield (Abu Bakr Siddique Masjid on Tadman Street), and Ashton-under-Lyne (Ashton Central Mosque on Hillgate Street). This distribution shows that while Rotherham may not have a high density of mosques within its immediate boundaries, the wider region offers a diverse range of Islamic centres and prayer rooms across multiple towns and cities, making it feasible for residents and travellers to find suitable places for worship within a reasonable distance.

The listed mosques are based on available mapped records and may not include all local prayer spaces. Always verify addresses, opening hours, and prayer times directly with the mosque. Distances are approximate and calculated from Rotherham city centre. Contact details such as phone numbers and websites are not provided in this listing; check individual mosque websites or local directories for up-to-date information.