A Leicester mosque is the first in the UK to sign a government-backed covenant to show its support for the armed forces.

The head imam of Leicester Central Mosque, Muhammad Shahid Raza, said young Muslims would be warned of the dangers of IS at Friday prayers, in light of the development. Central.

The new purpose-built mosque will include more space and facilities for females and a nursery Plans to demolish a "poorly maintained" mosque in Leicester and rebuild a modern place of worship have ...

That's why we headed to the Leicester Central Mosque, in the city's Conduit Street, to get the Ramadan lowdown from those currently taking part in the celebration. Ramadan, which this year began ...

Police arrested 18 people after chaos descended with reports a mosque had been attacked and riots erupted last night. Leicester police were taken off security roles concerning the Queen's funeral ...

The Leicester Central Mosque on Conduit Street (Image: Leicester Mercury). Fasting is an important part of Ramadan. Also known as Sawm, it is one of the main five pillars of Islam and by fasting ...

Plans to demolish a "poorly maintained" mosque in Leicester and rebuild a modern place of worship have been submitted. Jamia Masjid E Bilal in Evington Valley Road could make way for a new two ...

Ramadan is upon us and Muslims are already 11 days into their fasting period. It is a religious celebration that has many misconceptions though and people in Leicester are keen to address these head ...