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Jamia Ghosia Mosque Prayer Times

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Today's prayer times at Jamia Ghosia Mosque, Blackburn (Tuesday, 11th August 2026): Fajr 04:25, Dhuhr 13:15, Asr 17:19, Maghrib 20:48, Isha 22:04.

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A central, well-loved mosque with daily prayers, classes and active community services.

Jamia Ghosia Mosque — Today's Prayer Times

Tuesday, 11th August 2026 · Blackburn area times (Muslim World League method)

Blackburn prayer times for Tuesday, 11th August 2026
Prayer Begins
Fajr Dawn
Sunrise Shurūq
Dhuhr Midday
Asr Afternoon
Maghrib Sunset
Isha Night

These are the astronomical adhan (start) times for Blackburn. Jamia Ghosia Mosque sets its own jama'ah (congregation) times — usually 15–30 minutes later. See below.

At Blackburn's latitude the sun doesn't reach the Fajr/Isha twilight angle around this date, so a documented high-latitude adjustment (one-seventh of the night) is applied. Confirm with your local mosque.

Fajr

04:25

Sunrise

05:41

Dhuhr

13:15

Asr

17:19

Maghrib

20:48

Isha

22:04

Astronomical (MWL)

About Jamia Ghosia Mosque

Jamia Ghosia Mosque (also known as Jamia Ghousia Masjid / Jamia Ghosia Masjid) is a Sunni mosque in the Barelvi tradition located at 98-99 Chester Street in central Blackburn, Lancashire. It is run by the registered charity Jamia Ghosia Association (Charity Commission no. 518757), whose governing trust deed is dated 26 February 1987. The charity's stated area of operation is "Blackburn and its environs," and its purpose is to advance the Islamic faith as practised by the Sunni Muslim community in the Blackburn area and to relieve poverty and hardship among community members in that region.

The organisation operates as both a place of worship and an educational institution. According to its Charity Commission records, it "provides a place of worship to hundreds of people" and offers facilities for Islamic and Quranic studies for all age groups, with religious instruction overseen by volunteer trustees. The mosque is associated with the Ghosia Academy, which provides Islamic education (madrasah) for children and adults.

The mosque is one of the larger masjids in Blackburn, with directory listings recording a capacity of approximately 1,700 worshippers, while Charity Commission filings report around 400 people attending the weekly Friday (Jummah) congregation. The mosque welcomes both male and female worshippers and provides ablution (wudu) facilities. For the year ending 31 May 2025 the charity reported total income of £230,509 and expenditure of £136,086, and is run by 11 trustees and around 12 volunteers with no paid staff.

Address
98-99 Chester Street, Blackburn, BB1 1DW
Founded
1987 (charity trust deed dated 26 February 1987)
Tradition
Sunni – Barelvi
Capacity
1700 worshippers
Phone
01254 51080

Facilities

  • Women's prayer area
  • Wudu facilities

Frequently asked questions

Where is Jamia Ghosia Mosque located?
The mosque is at 98-99 Chester Street, Blackburn, BB1 1DW, in central Blackburn, Lancashire.
What Islamic tradition does the mosque follow?
It is a Sunni mosque in the Barelvi tradition, serving the Sunni Muslim community of Blackburn and the surrounding area.
Is there Islamic education or a madrasah at the mosque?
Yes. The mosque (associated with the Ghosia Academy) provides facilities for Islamic and Quranic studies for all age groups, with instruction overseen by volunteer trustees.
What is the capacity of the mosque?
Mosque directory listings record a capacity of approximately 1,700 worshippers. Charity records note around 400 people attend the weekly Friday congregation.
Does the mosque accommodate women?
Yes. Directory listings indicate the mosque welcomes both male and female worshippers, and ablution (wudu) facilities are available.
Who runs the mosque?
It is operated by the registered charity Jamia Ghosia Association (Charity Commission no. 518757), governed by a trust deed dated 26 February 1987 and run by 11 trustees and volunteers.
What are the prayer times at Jamia Ghosia Mosque today?
Prayer times at Jamia Ghosia Mosque follow the Blackburn area timetable, calculated using the Muslim World League (MWL) method (Fajr 18°, Isha 17°). Today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times are shown at the top of this page and update automatically each day.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) at Jamia Ghosia Mosque?
Please contact Jamia Ghosia Mosque directly for current Jummah prayer times, as these can change seasonally.
Is Jamia Ghosia Mosque a Sunni or Shia mosque?
Jamia Ghosia Mosque is a Sunni – Barelvi mosque serving the Muslim community in Blackburn.
Can non-Muslims visit Jamia Ghosia Mosque?
Many UK mosques welcome non-Muslim visitors who wish to learn about Islam. If you plan to visit Jamia Ghosia Mosque, dress modestly and be respectful during prayer times. Contact the mosque in advance to confirm visiting arrangements.

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