Project Timeline

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From breaking ground to raising the steel frame, from community support to national attention - witness the remarkable journey of building the first masjid in South Lakes. Each milestone represents dedication, unity, and the power of community coming together for a shared vision.

2021

We acquired the land for our major and outline planning permission was granted.

2022
Aerial view of land

After lots of hard work by the team, we submitted a design for full planning permission and continued working to ensure it's approval.

2023
Building design

Full planning permission was granted. This was a huge milestone in the history of the project. #hanunatullah

2024
Water and landscape

We submitted the pre-commencement conditions for the project.

Jan - March 2025
Building render

The detailed specifications have been completed, highway works planning was signed off.

We completed the highway works and have broken ground. The first of the foundations has been laid #Alhumdulillah. We brought on board Chris and Ben (brand ambassadors) as we move forward with our fundraising, we have launched the million pound challenge!

April 2025

Alhumdulillah, we raised enough funds during our Million Pound Challenge during the month of Ramadan to be able to continue the project. As we continue to lay the foundations, we will engage further with the surrounding community to foster better relations. Check out this video of the first foundations being laid!

June 2025

Steel frame is up and we are getting ready - the crane has arrived! Watch the progress

July 2025

Community Support Outshines Division - Local Masjid Supporters Protesting For The Building of The Masjid. Coverage by 5Pillars.

August 2025

The floors of the Masjid are now in place. We are trying to be water tight before the winter. Naeem Raza makes a personal appeal.

September 2025

We placed the Union Jack as a mark of unity and this gained national attention. BBC Coverage | Watch Video

October 2025
Cycling campaign

The masjid is near water-tight. Slowspokes charity raised money, cycling from Preston to Dalton-in-Furness, South Cumbria to the site of the masjid in Cycle4SLIC. View Highlights

November 2025
Walk campaign

Walk4SLIC campaign - brothers and sisters dedicated to help build the first masjid, fundraising whilst walking in Grizedale Forest, with dinner together and attendance to the Masjid. See More

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