Shah Jahan Masjid, Woking, UK       

Special thanks to Imam Sahib of Shah Jahan Masjid, Woking, Saeed Hashmi of Pehar Hali, UC Choa Khalsa and Woking, UK
History - The Shah Jahan Masjid was built in 1889 and was one of the first Masjid in Western Europe, it was built by the Orientalist Dr. Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner, The indo-saracenic style commissioned by Shah Jahan, Begum of Bhopal, Who was one of the four female Muslim rulers of Bhopal, who reigned between 1819 and 1926.
 

 
Architecture of building,  Orientalise Dr. Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner in Bath and Bargate stone in indo-saracenic style, the Masjid has lawn in front and car park.

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Above conference room was used by Qaid e Azam Mohamamd Ali Jinnah ans Allama Iqbal for discussion on independance of Pakistan -

 

 

 

 

Report and pictures by Mohammad Gulfraz, Pindora Hardo, Woking, UK
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