Major Events
(June 2025) Eid al Adha Party
On 15th June, we were truly blessed to welcome so many wonderful members of our community to the Eid Party in Henrietta Park! It was a beautiful afternoon filled with laughter, delicious food, and joyful conversations, while the children enjoyed games and played in the sun.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who brought food, helped with arrangements, and stayed behind to tidy up — your efforts made the day truly special.
We look forward to seeing you at our next event, inshaAllah!
(May 2025) A Discussion about Assisted Dying and End of Life
On the 29th May our imam, Sheikh Dr Mohammad contributed to an important interfaith discussion on Assisted Dying and the End of Life, offering the Islamic perspective alongside speakers from Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, and Humanist traditions. Wera Hobhouse, the MP for Bath, attended, contributed and listened to the various perspectives to help inform her decision on the upcoming government bill related to Assisted Dying.
This discussion was organised by the Bath Interfatith Group and hosted in The Weston Hub. The recorded talk can be found here.
(March 2025) Ramadan and Eid!
Ramadan at Bath Mosque this year was truly special!
Each evening, our vibrant community of locals, students, and families gathered to break their fasts side by side, sharing delicious meals catered by generous local businesses and community members. The atmosphere was filled with warmth, unity, and gratitude. During Taraweeh, the mosque overflowed, which was a beautiful testament to the spirit and togetherness of this blessed month.
Join us in reflecting upon the beautiful memories of Ramadan at Bath Mosque with this video: the prayers, the iftars, and the wonderful moments we shared together.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to our Imam, all the various Taraweeh co-leaders, the volunteers from the men and the women, our generous donars, and everyone else from our community that helped make this Ramadan so special!
(March 2025) A Beautiful Iftar with Esteemed Guests
On 19th March, we were truly blessed to have welcomed so many incredible people to our iftar at Bath Mosque! We welcomed the Lord lieutenant of Somerset, the High Sheriff of Somerset, Bishop Michael and his two children, Mr Mohammed Mujieb, and William and Ayham from the Bath Interfaith Group.
Events like these help us build connections across Bath & North East Somerset. Let’s continue to come together, share, and grow as one community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us. Your presence made it special!
(January 2025) NHS 10 Year Plan Feedback Session
On the 26th January, an NHS representative visited Bath mosque, and presented the NHS 10 Year Plans as set out by the new government. He listened to the feedback from our Muslim Communitee on what improvements could be made to the NHS, and how the NHS can be more accomodating to Muslims.
Key topics discussed included exploring the ways the use of technology can be expanded within the NHS, as well as addressing pressing issues such as youth addiction to e-cigarettes and other harmful substances.
(November 2024) Bishop Michael and the Imam of Bath Mosque Discuss Science and Religion
On November 14th, the Bath Interfaith Group hosted a public conversation on science and religion between our imam, Sheikh Dr Mohammed, and the Bishop of Bath and Wells, Rev Dr Michael Beasley, at St Michael’s Without Church.
This discussion is now up on YouTube and you can watch the recording here!
(July 2024) Vice-Chancellor visit to the mosque
On July 19th, we were honoured to host Dr. Ian White, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bath, marking the end of his four-year tenure. The visit celebrated our collaboration, particularly his support for diverse voices, including our Muslim student community. Dr. White toured the campus with Imam Dr Mohammed Abdelnoor and Chairperson Abdulhafedh Alaswadi, followed by a discussion on various topics, including work with the Bath University Islamic Society.
We wish Dr. White the best in his future endeavours and thank him for his friendship.
(April 2024) Eid Prayer
Alhamdullah! Allah SAW has enabled us to fast the month of Ramadan! In Bath Pavillion, we celebrated Eid al-Fitr and we were joined by hundreds of Muslims from Bath and Somerset. The Imam delivered a khutbah on the way forward after Ramadan! Attached is a little clip of Bath Muslims chanting the takbirat of Eid al-Fitr!
(2024) Our Imam meets the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar
The Imam of Bath Mosque, Dr Mohammed Gamal Abdelnour, was invited for a meeting with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Dr Ahmad El-Tayyeb. In this meeting, Imam Mohammed gifted the Grand Imam a copy of his latest book, The Higher Objectives of Islamic Theology, and discussed his work for Bath Islamic Society alongside his academic activities in the U.K.
(March 2024) Quran competition
This month we were joined by an external examiner from Al-Azhar University, alongside our Imam, to assess the levels of the candidates of Bath Mosque Quran competition! Alhamdulillah! With the acting chair, Mr Hisham Hammoudah, we celebrated the winners on the 26th of Ramadan! The winners were:
– Whole Quran: Hafiz Hammad
- 15 juz’s: Aiham Qais Al-Aswadi
- 10 juz’s: Noor Jabban
- 5 juz’s: Munieb Elhag
- 3 juz’s: Lubna Ali
- 1 juz’: Adem Ibrahim, Sarah Ibrahim, Azaan Hammad, and Hamna Hammad
- Recitation of one part: Laila Ali
(March 2024) Sisters’ Wudu area is renovated!
A few days before Ramadan 2024, in March, with Allah’s help we got the sisters’ Wudu area renovated alhamdulillah! 👏👏 We, Bath Mosque Committee, express our gratitude to each and every sister for the patience and support they showed throughout this journey.
(February 2024) Brothers’ Wudu project is complete!
In February 2024, and right before Ramadan, we got the brothers’ Wudu area renovated alhamdulillah, which was one of the major projects that got accomplished this year, as it costed the Mosque a lot! 👏👏
We, Bath Mosque Committee, express our gratitude to each and every brother for the patience and support they showed throughout this journey.
(2022) New carpets
The committee in office managed to re-carpet the Mosque in blue, replacing the older ones which were red in colour. Very well-done!
(2021) Library refurbished!
A kind soul from Bath Muslim community donated the costs for the refurbishment of Bath mosque’s library, which included removing the old shelves and installing new sturdy ones. We ask Allah to reward him/her greatly for the donation and reward those who looked after the refurbishment process. Ameen.
(December 2019) Interfaith Event
A group of Jews, Christians and Muslims studying how the Quran and the Bible address various topics, most notably the role of man on earth and the nature of good and evil.
(2019) Chairwoman of BANES Council celebrating 40th anniversary of Bath Mosque
This year marks a significant milestone for the members of the Muslim community living in B&NES, with the 40th anniversary of the mosque on Pierrepoint Street in Bath. The Chairwoman of BANES Council visited Bath Mosque to celebrate this special moment. To the left, Mr Anwar Suleiman, Imam Mohammed, Cllr Karen Walker, Mr Zaid Naser, Dr Yazan al-Osaily. The visit was covered by the media here: https://www.bathecho.co.uk/news/community/bath-mosque-40th-anniversary-chairwoman-visit-83186/.
(March 2019) Bath Mosque Open Day and the New Zealand Attack
In March 2019, Bath Mosque launched a new initiative to help combat extremism in response to the recent terror attack on two mosques in New Zealand. To this end, Bath Mosque opened itself to the public to explore the Muslim community from within. The event was well-covered by the media. A link is here: https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/bath-mosque-open-public-initiative-2661623
(May 2018) Our Imam meets the Prince of Wales Charles
Sheikh Dr Mohammed Gamal Abdelnour had a meeting with HRH Prince of Wales to discuss Islam in Britian and its relation to other faith traditions. The Imam has always been a strong contributor to interfaith dialogue, and we, as Bath Islamic Centre, are proud of this.