‘A beacon of peace’: London’s oldest mosque celebrates centenary
London’s Fazl Mosque, the city’s oldest Islamic place of worship, marks its 100‑year anniversary. Established by the Ahmadiyya community in 1926, the building served as an air‑raid shelter during World II and has since hosted numerous interfaith events. Its centenary highlights the mosque’s historic role in Britain’s religious and cultural landscape. It stands in South Kensington, seen as a beacon of peace encouraging inter‑community dialogue.