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Sheffield Grand Mosque opens to the public

A long-awaited Islamic centre and mosque in Burngreave has formally opened its doors to the public, having been under construction for over a decade. The Sheffield Grand Mosque, on Grimesthorpe Rd, is set to be a landmark of Islamic architecture and design. It boasts four halls that cater for community activities, Islamic study, sports such as gymnastics, football and karate training, as well as prayer halls for both men and women. Sheffield live! reporter Baillor Jalloh spoke to volunteers and worshippers at the mosque.

Hundreds of mosques close to Friday prayers

Mosques across South Yorkshire have shut their doors to the public until further notice to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Thousands of Muslim worshippers were asked to stay away from Friday prayers and advised to pray at home. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!

Sheffield muslims welcome police safety measures

Muslim community leaders have welcomed news that South Yorkshire Police will step up patrols around the city’s mosques in the wake of the weekend terror attack in London. Police have vowed to enhance their presence at mosques as the holy month of Ramadan enters its final week. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live! from the Madina Mosque in Nether Edge.

Sheffield imam calls for open mosques policy

Imam Qaiser Mahmood Malik of Sheffield’s Baitul Afiyat Mosque has called for preaching at mosques to be open to all. Speaking at a special sermon at the Sussex Street mosque Malik paid tribute to those that died in the Westminster terror attack and called on mosques to demonstrate an open door policy. Simon Thake reports for Sheffield Live!