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Mosque plan sparks concern over risk of tensions with Jewish community

Opponents have cited concerns about congestion and noise, but some have referred to possible tensions between Muslim worshippers and local Jews

October 10, 2017 16:05
The Grade ll-listed Golders Green Hippodrome was a well-known concert venue (GETTY)
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Plans to establish a mosque in a London suburb with a large Jewish population have been met with mounting opposition.

The Grade ll-listed Golders Green Hippodrome was bought earlier this year for £5.25million by the Centre for Islamic Enlightening.

Spokesperson Ahmed Al-Kazemi confirmed this week that the building would house the Hussainiyat Al-Rasool Al-Adham mosque and Islamic centre serving the Shia community in north-west London

But a petition against the plan posted on Barnet Council’s website has attracted almost 4,000 signatures, with a further 186 objections lodged on the site, and only 93 comments in support.