The Shah Jahan Mosque , also known as the Woking Mosque Fund and Sir Salar Jung Memorial House , was built in 1889 by Dr. Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner, an orientalist. It is the first purpose-built mosque in the United Kingdom and Northern Europe.
Situated on Oriental Road in Woking, just a short walk from the town centre and railway station, the site stands as a symbol of faith, unity, and cultural heritage for British Muslims.
Today, the Shah Jahan Mosque stands uniquely as the only Grade I listed mosque in the UK, as well as a registered charity. In 2017, the local community lovingly restored the mosque to its original elegance, making sure that its beauty and purpose are well preserved.
The original prayer hall has the capacity to accommodate around 60 worshippers, and continues to be used for daily prayers. However, as the congregation has grown, the mosque has expanded its facilities , reclaiming several buildings previously leased in the 1990s , in order to meet the needs of the local Muslim community.
This tranquil garden now greets visitors as they enter, symbolizing our first and foremost belief of peace and a reminder of the mosque’s message of harmony and reflection.
The original prayer hall has the capacity to accommodate around 60 worshippers, and continues to be used for daily prayers. However, as the congregation has grown, the mosque has expanded its facilities , reclaiming several buildings previously leased in the 1990s , in order to meet the needs of the local Muslim community.
This tranquil garden now greets visitors as they enter, symbolizing our first and foremost belief of peace and a reminder of the mosque’s message of harmony and reflection.