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Masjid Farooq-e-Azam (Burnley Central Mosque) Prayer Times

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Today's prayer times at Masjid Farooq-e-Azam (Burnley Central Mosque), Burnley (Tuesday, 11th August 2026): Fajr 04:24, Dhuhr 13:14, Asr 17:18, Maghrib 20:47, Isha 22:03.

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Masjid Farooq-e-Azam, widely known locally as the Burnley Central Mosque, was established in 1975 by the town's growing Muslim community and is one of Burnley's longest-serving and most prominent mosques.

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Masjid Farooq-e-Azam (Burnley Central Mosque) — Today's Prayer Times

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

Burnley 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 Burnley. Masjid Farooq-e-Azam (Burnley Central Mosque) sets its own jama'ah (congregation) times — usually 15–30 minutes later. See below.

At Burnley'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

04:24

Sunrise

05:40

Dhuhr

13:14

Asr

17:18

Maghrib

20:47

Isha

22:03

Astronomical (MWL)

About Masjid Farooq-e-Azam (Burnley Central Mosque)

Masjid Farooq-e-Azam, widely known locally as the Burnley Central Mosque, was established in 1975 by the town's growing Muslim community and is one of Burnley's longest-serving and most prominent mosques. It occupies a sandstone building on North Street that was originally constructed in 1878 as a Baptist Sunday and Day School, attached to the adjacent Victorian Baptist chapel. Over the decades the congregation expanded from a single floor of the former madrasah building to the full three-storey premises in use today, adding a dedicated sisters' entrance and a busy Islamic school. The historic building is now Grade II listed by Historic England, reflecting both its architectural value and its place in Burnley's heritage.

The mosque is housed in a Grade II listed building, originally built in 1878 as a Baptist Sunday and Day School before being converted for Muslim worship in 1975. It is one of Burnley's central and oldest-established mosques, commonly referred to simply as the Burnley Central Mosque. The mosque operates its own broadcast/radio system and streams weekly and monthly programmes online, alongside running a long-standing Madrasah.

Address
North Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 1LU
Founded
1975
Tradition
Sunni (Deobandi)
Capacity
600 worshippers
Website
masjidfarooqeazam.org.uk/

Facilities

  • Women's prayer area
  • Wudu facilities

Frequently asked questions

What is Masjid Farooq-e-Azam (Burnley Central Mosque)?
Masjid Farooq-e-Azam, widely known locally as the Burnley Central Mosque, was established in 1975 by the town's growing Muslim community and is one of Burnley's longest-serving and most prominent mosques.
Where is Masjid Farooq-e-Azam in Burnley located?
The mosque is on North Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 1LU, in the Duke Bar / town-centre area. It is also known as the Burnley Central Mosque.
Is there a women's prayer area at the Burnley Central Mosque?
Yes. The mosque occupies three floors and has a dedicated sisters' entrance and prayer facilities for women, in addition to the main men's prayer halls.
Does Masjid Farooq-e-Azam run a madrasah for children?
Yes. The mosque operates a long-established Madrasah offering Quran and Islamic studies, and also hosts workshops, short courses and youth programmes.
What denomination does the mosque follow?
Masjid Farooq-e-Azam follows the Sunni Deobandi tradition and serves a diverse local congregation that includes families of Pakistani, Pathan and Afghan heritage.
What are the prayer times at Masjid Farooq-e-Azam (Burnley Central Mosque) today?
Prayer times at Masjid Farooq-e-Azam (Burnley Central Mosque) follow the Burnley 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 Masjid Farooq-e-Azam (Burnley Central Mosque)?
Please contact Masjid Farooq-e-Azam (Burnley Central Mosque) directly for current Jummah prayer times, as these can change seasonally.
Can non-Muslims visit Masjid Farooq-e-Azam (Burnley Central Mosque)?
Many UK mosques welcome non-Muslim visitors who wish to learn about Islam. If you plan to visit Masjid Farooq-e-Azam (Burnley Central Mosque), dress modestly and be respectful during prayer times. Contact the mosque in advance to confirm visiting arrangements.
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