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West EndRegent's Park MosqueHanover Gate Regent's Park London
This unique building was constructed to the designs of the notable architect Frederick Gibberd and built in 1977 on a site near Hanover Gate in Regent's Park. It is near to the Regent's Canal. The site was given to the Islamic Community in the UK by the British Government during the Second World War, as a tribute to the thousands of Indian Muslim soldiers who had volunteered to fight, and who died defending the UK in battles both here and in the Far East. Muslims made up a significant proportion of the inhabitants of London but - until 1977 - they had no central place of worship. Over £2 million was given by King Faisal of Saudi Arabia towards the building costs: the rest was raised entirely by generous donations both small and large from the Islamic community and their supporters. The rulers of the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait also played their part. The building is a striking elegant addition to the London skyline and serves both as the central place of Islamic worship and as a Cultural centre. Visitors welcome. Nearest Tube station: Regent's Park
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