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Tour the Shah Jahan Mosque
The tour at Woking Mosque is like no other because it is the first known purpose-built mosque in Britain. Built by Dr. Leitner who was born a Jew, raised a Christain, studied in the Madrassas of Istanbul. Originally established as part of the Oriental Institute and included at the time a Museum. The Shah Jahan Mosque is its official name after the Begum Shah Jahan, the Nawab Begum of the princely state of Bhopal of India.
Highlights
- Guided tour
- Watch old videos
- First and only Mosque in UK with a Grade I Listing
- Visual aids used
Please note the guide’s travel has to be paid for in addition to tour which by train is £35-£40. Once train tickets have been purchased and if you decide to cancel the tour the guide’s train ticket still needs to be covered.