Birmingham Central Mosque is at 180 Belgrave Middleway, Birmingham B12 0XS. Its official website says it opens from 10am until about 30 minutes after Isha. There is one Jumu’ah congregation, with an Urdu and English talk followed by the main khutbah in Arabic, and women’s prayer facilities are on the second floor. The mosque publishes its iqamah times on its timetable page ↗.
This is a short reference page, and every fact in it comes from the mosque’s official website. We are an independent guide and are not connected to the mosque.
Address and key facts
| Item | What the official site says |
|---|---|
| Address | 180 Belgrave Middleway, Birmingham B12 0XS |
| Opening hours | From 10am until about 30 minutes after Isha |
| Jumu’ah | One congregation: Urdu and English talk, then the main Arabic khutbah |
| Women’s prayer space | Second floor; open for set prayers only (see below) |
| Website | centralmosque.org.uk ↗ |
The official site does not give a nearest station, bus routes or parking details. Plan your journey with the local transport planner, or ask the mosque through its contact page.
Jumu’ah and the women’s prayer room
Each week the mosque’s homepage shows the Jumu’ah details, the name of the khatib and the topic of the sermon. It states clearly that there is only one Jumu’ah prayer and that women’s prayer facilities are on the second floor. On its About page the mosque says the Friday congregation is about 4,000 plus, and that the main hall holds around 3,000 worshippers.
For the women’s prayer room on ordinary days, the About page says:
- Summer time: open for Zuhr and Asr only.
- Winter time: open for Zuhr, Asr and Maghrib only.
If you want to pray at another time, ask the mosque before you go.
We do not copy the iqamah timetable here because it changes. For calculated times, use Birmingham prayer times and the Birmingham Ramadan timetable, and read our guide to Ramadan 2027 in the UK.
Services the mosque lists
The About page lists these services:
- Marriage bureau: introductions and marriage registrations.
- Family Support Services and Shariah Council: telephone advice only, at set times.
- Funerals: a funeral service and mortuary.
- Education: an evening school for children on weekdays, a weekend school, and community classes for adults.
- Library: an Islamic library on the ground floor, plus literature and faith conversion services.
- A food bank, and halls that can be booked for private functions.
Regular activities on the site include a daily Qur’an reading circle for men after Fajr, a weekly women’s circle on Wednesdays, a Friday youth circle for teenage boys, and classes and support for new Muslims.
Note: the mosque’s “Services” page returned an access error (403) when we checked it, so we used the list of services on the About page.
A short history
The official site describes the mosque as the second purpose-built mosque in the United Kingdom. It says money ran out after the foundations were laid, and the city council could have sold the land to another buyer if the mosque was not finished within two years. The trustees raised donations from local people, Muslim and non-Muslim, and the building was completed in 1969. The mosque was officially opened in 1975.
The site also says visitors have signed the mosque’s guest book since 1984.
Visiting the mosque
The mosque welcomes visitors all year, including schools, colleges and universities, and has a gallery for non-Muslim guests that is open throughout the year. Visits should be booked in advance by phone, email, post or in person. Preferred times are 10am to 4pm, ideally Monday to Thursday. Visits are free, and donations are welcome.
A usual visit includes a presentation about Islam, a Q&A session, a guided tour with a faith guide and watching one of the prayers. The mosque asks visitors to:
- Dress modestly if you are an adult or a child over 12, with arms and legs covered. Women may cover their heads if they wish.
- Take off shoes in the marked areas.
- Keep food and drink to the designated eating areas.
- Not smoke in the building or courtyard, and not bring animals.
- Respect the peace and prayer of worshippers.
What this page does not do
- It does not publish iqamah or Jumu’ah times. The mosque’s timetable is the reference.
- It does not list phone numbers or email addresses. Use the mosque’s contact page ↗.
- It does not review the Shariah Council or give religious rulings. For legal questions on marriage or divorce, speak to a solicitor.
Frequently asked questions
How many Jumu’ah prayers are there at Birmingham Central Mosque?
One, according to the mosque’s homepage.
What language is the khutbah?
An Urdu and English talk comes first, then the main khutbah is in Arabic.
Is the women’s prayer room open for every prayer?
No. The site says it opens for Zuhr and Asr in summer, and for Zuhr, Asr and Maghrib in winter. For Jumu’ah, women’s facilities are available on the second floor.
Are visits free?
Yes, and donations are optional. The mosque asks you to book in advance.
When was the mosque built?
The building was completed in 1969 and officially opened in 1975, according to the mosque.
Sources
- About Birmingham Central Mosque ↗
- Homepage (Jumu’ah details) ↗
- Prayer timetable ↗
- Regular events and activities ↗
- Contact page ↗
Next step
Check the mosque’s timetable before Friday and compare it with our Birmingham prayer times. For other mosques in the region, browse the West Midlands mosques directory. See also the Islamic calendar and Eid in the UK.
Reviewed 7 October 2026.