Wikipedia's first sentence called it “mosque in blackburn”. Today it says “mosque”.
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The opening as it read in 2025
Mosque in Blackburn, Lancashire, England For the generic concept of "Central Mosque" مسجد جامي, and for other mosques with similar names, see Jama Masjid . The Jaame Masjid , also known as the Jaame Masjid Islamic Cultural Centre , is a mosque , located on Lambert Street in Blackburn , Lancashire , England , in the United Kingdom . The congregation was established from a house in 1962, incorporating two terrace houses, and has since been expanded on several occasions. It became the first Masjid in Lancashire, recognised as the official central mosque of Blackburn. Central Masjid of Blackburn .
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The opening as it stood in 2010
53°44′46″N 2°27′54″W  /  53.746°N 2.465°W  / 53.746; -2.465 Jaame Masjid is a mosque in Blackburn , Lancashire , England . It was established from a house in 1962, incorporating two terrace houses. It became the first Masjid in Lancashire, recognised as the official central mosque of Blackburn. Official Central Masjid of Blackburn - About us
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It was established from a house in 1962, incorporating two terrace houses. It became the first Masjid in Lancashire, recognised as the official central mosque of Blackburn. Official Central Masjid of Blackburn - About us
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Jaame Masjid is a mosque in Blackburn , Lancashire , England . It was established from a house in 1962, incorporating two terrace houses. It became the first Masjid in Lancashire, recognised as the official central mosque of Blackburn.
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The opening as it stood on October 6, 2023
Jaame Masjid , also known as the Jaame Masjid Islamic Cultural Centre is a mosque in Blackburn , Lancashire , England .It was established from a house in 1962, incorporating two terrace houses, and has since been expanded on several occasions. It became the first Masjid in Lancashire, recognised as the official central mosque of Blackburn.
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mosque in blackburn
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mosque
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