Edinburgh Central Mosque
Edinburgh Central Mosque (officially known as the King Fahd Mosque and Islamic Centre of Edinburgh) is located on Potterrow near the University of Edinburgh central area and the National Museum of Scotland. The mosque and Islamic centre was designed by Dr. Basil Al Bayati, and took more than six years to complete at a cost of £3.5M. The main hall can hold over one thousand worshippers, with women praying on a balcony overlooking the hall. The mosque holds chandeliers and a vast carpet, with very little furniture.
| Edinburgh Central Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location | Potterow, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK |
Shown within the City of Edinburgh council area | |
| Geographic coordinates | 55°56′42″N 3°11′10″W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Basil Al-Bayati |
| Type | mosque |
| Style | Modern that incorporates both Scots baronial and Islamic features |
| Construction cost | £ 3.5 million |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 1,250 (including women) |
| Dome(s) | 2 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 (also 3 towers on the corners) |
| Website | |
| www | |
The architecture combines traditional Islamic features with some Scots baronial style.
Regarding the design, Geza Fehervari, Professor of Islamic Art & Archaeology at London University, has said "The architectural elements and decorative details, while basically relying on Islamic, mainly Turkish traditions, successfully interact with the architectural and decorative age-old customs of Scotland."