About the Manchester Islamic Center
The building was purchased in 1991 using donations from charitable community members and began its work as an Islamic Centre after undergoing renovations. Throughout the years, many Iranians and Muslims of other ethnicities and nationalities have benefited from this Centre in strengthening the foundations of their religious beliefs.
The Manchester Islamic Centre is one of the oldest Iranian Islamic centres in the UK and serves Shia Muslims of more than ten nationalities, as well as the large Iranian community in and around Manchester. The enthusiastic participation of youths in the Centre’s events and programs is one of its greatest strengths. More than 30 religious and educational events are held monthly at the Centre, along with several seminars and conferences throughout the year.
Aims:
1. Protecting and strengthening the faith of Iranians in the area and increasing their religious knowledge
2. Paying special attention to younger audiences through educational and recreational programs
3. Increasing unity among Shia communities and prioritising joint programs
4. Promoting unity among different Islamic sects
5. Promoting unity among followers of various monotheistic religions
6. Providing social services Special Occasions:
On special occasions such as Eids, the birth and death anniversaries of the Imams, and Iranian national holidays, special programs are held at the Centre.
Daily Activities:
1. The library and bookshop are open.
2. Clients are welcomed, and phone calls and emails are answered.
3. Conversions to Islam are performed, and certificates are issued.
4. Islamic marriages are conducted, and certificates are issued.
5. Islamic divorces are conducted, and certificates are issued.
6. Donations are collected and deposited into the Centre’s designated account.
7. Majlis-e-Tarheem may be held at the Centre.
8. Congregational prayers are performed at noon. Events:
On religious occasions such as the birth or martyrdom of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them), as well as national occasions, special programs are held at the Centre.
Office Hours & Daily Operations:
The Centre’s office hours are Monday to Friday, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. During these hours, the following activities take place:
1. The Centre’s bookstore and library are open to the public.
2. Responding to clients, phone calls, and emails.
3. Performing the ceremony of conversion to Islam and issuing certificates.
4. Conducting Islamic marriage contracts and issuing certificates for consulate submission.
5. Conducting Islamic divorces and issuing certificates for consulate submission. 6. Accepting and collecting alms and donations, depositing them into a special account, and sending them to orphans and the needy.
7. Holding funeral gatherings at the Islamic Centre. Weekly Activities:
– Saturdays:
– Arabic programs: Congregational prayer and lecture in Arabic from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
– Qur’an, Ahkam, and Aqaid classes in English and Farsi, along with fun activities
Mondays:
Heydariyoon: Congregational prayer, Ziyarat Ashura, lecture, and Latmiya from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Thursdays :
a) Qur’an recitation majlis from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
b) Congregational prayer, Dua Kumayl, lecture, and refreshments from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Fridays:
Dua Nudba from 7:00 am to 8:30 am
Prayers:
Noon and evening prayers are offered at the Manchester Islamic Centre every day of the week.
Imams of Manchester Islamic Center since 1992
Hajjat al-Islam and Muslims, Dr. Mahmoud Taghizadeh, review 1992
Hajjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimeen, Dr. Mohammad Ali Samali, 1997
Hojjat al-Islam and Muslims, Dr. Gholamreza Raisian, 2001
Hajjat al-Islam and Muslims, Dr. Mohammad Rajaei Baghsiai, 2006
Hajjat al-Islam and Muslims, Dr. Ali Akbar Badiei, 2009
Hujjat al-Islam and Muslims Hossein Mohammadian 2014
Hajjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin Seyyed Asdalah Awai from 2016 until 2024
Hajjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin Mohammad Pakdin 2025