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Shah Jahan Mosque, Woking

Wikipedia's first sentence called it “first purpose-built mosque in britain built 1889 in woking”. Today it says “first purpose-built mosque in the united kingdom”. The one-line description Wikipedia serves to search engines and AI systems read “Mosque in United Kingdom”. It now reads “Mosque in Woking, England”.
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The opening as it read in 2025

Shah Jahan Mosque (also known as Woking Mosque ) on Oriental Road, Woking , England , is the first purpose-built mosque in the United Kingdom . Built in 1889, it is located 30 miles (50 km) southwest of London . It is a Grade I listed building . The Mosque carries out interfaith activities with the aim of promoting understanding, peace and harmony. National Heritage List for England .

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Today
Wikipedia's first sentence called it “first purpose-built mosque in britain built 1889 in woking”. Today it says “first purpose-built mosque in the united kingdom”. The one-line description Wikipedia serves to search engines and AI systems read “Mosque in United Kingdom”. It now reads “Mosque in Woking, England”. Read the current article and compare.
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Then

first purpose-built mosque in britain built 1889 in woking

Now

first purpose-built mosque in the united kingdom

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