Ramadan 2023

RAMADAN KAREEM!!

WMCC is pleased to announce that 1st Ramdan 1444 Hijri is expected to be on Thursday 23rd March 2023. The First Tarawih salah is expected to be on Wednesday 22nd March 2023 at 9.00pm

You can downloand a copy of the Ramadan Calendar here. Please note the start and end of Ramadan depend on the sighting of the new moon – when this is known, it will be announced on our website and social media.

We would like to wish everyone a peaceful and blessed Ramadan.

Development Works at WMCC

Alhamdulillah, through the grace of Allah (swt) WMCC has started development to extended the centre to meet the demands of the local community. The works are expected to complete before Ramadan 2023. During the works, there will be limited facilities at WMCC, hence we request all attendees to:

Do Wudhu/Toilet at home – Please perform wudu before coming to the Mosque as much as possible as the temporary wudhu/toilet facilities are very limited.
Attend Second Jamaat for Jummah – Please attend Second Jamaat (1.15pm) for Jummah as much as possible, as the first Jamaat is very busy.

Guidance on attending WMCC

WMCC continues to prioritise the safety of its congregation, with due regard to the latest advice from the authorities, and the levels of Covid-19 reported in the local community, please follow the guidance below when attending WMCC:

Wear Facial Covering – the proper use of facemasks is a key means to protect yourself and those around you. We all hoped they would not be necessary anymore, but for now they remain an important safety measure. WMCC will not enforce the wearing of facemasks, but we ask you to continue with this inconvenience for the safety of all those around us.
Bring Prayer Mat – it is much safer to continue to use prayer mats. We do not want to risk the spread of Covid-19 by putting faces and hands on the Mosque carpet, prayer after prayer. Please continue to bring your own prayer mat, and respect those either side of you by making sure you do not overlap.
Wudhu at home – it is always better to perform wudu before coming to the Mosque; this is a good habit to maintain, and takes pressure off the Mosque’s resources, whilst also helping to keep it safer.
Follow Instructions – Please be patient and follow instructions from volunteers.

About us

Woodford Muslim Cultural Centre (WMCC) was established in 2015. Our aims are to provide prayer and educational facilities in accordance to the teachings of Islam to help advance the Muslim community in Woodford and the surrounding areas.

The muslim community has been living in the area for over 25 years and praying for the opportunity to set-up an Islamic Centre in the area. As the community grew, the demand for a local muslim centre to cater for their religious needs.

The two shops went up for sale in October 2013 and local muslims came together to form a team to initiate the purchase of the properties and set-up the muslim centre.

Once the team had been gathered and a purchase priced agreed for the property, there was only about 6 weeks to raise the funds to purchase the property. So the team tried everything they could to put together the funds for the purchase approaching all contacts they knew in the area as well as neighbouring boroughs and exploring many different sources.

The name of the charity was agreed and a committee was quickly set-up. Ultimately the purchase was completed by 31st December 2013. Basic prayers were started immediately with a few people praying when they can at the property.

Jan - May 2014: Initial works and applications:

January 2014: created a door between the two rooms and laid carpet
February 2014: heating, water supply, temporary wudu khana created
May 2014: initial open meeting held with local musallis on 4th May
June 2014: planning application and charity registration submitted
July 2014: permanent imam started

May 2014 - July 2016: Planning approval and start of services

May 2014: 1st Jummah held on 2nd May
July 2014: Charity Registration Completed
August 2014: Moved Jummah to Prospect Hall
October 2014: Open Session with Locals
December 2014: Planning Rejected
February 2015: Planning Appeal Submitted
Ramadan 2015: Tarawih & EID Prayers Held
August 2015: Appeal Granted – Planning Approved
January 2016: Jummah moves back to the property
April – June 2016: New works to break wall, new carpet
Ramadan 2016: Tarawih & EID Prayers

August 2016 - Present: Ongoing development

November 2016: Planning application for Front
March 2017: Planning refused
June 2017: Planning appeal submitted
October 2017: Appeal Granted – Planning Approved
January 2018: New wudu khana built
October 2019: Weekend Islamic Classes Started
March 2020: Weekend Islamic Classes stopped due to COVID-19 pandemic
August 2021: Purchase of 112 Snakes Lane East to extend capacity
March 2022: Change of Use planning permission granted for 112 Snakes Lane East
June 2022: Planning permission granted to extend 114-116 Snakes Lane East
September 2022: Development to extend main hall in 114-116 Snakes Lane East started;
September 2022: Planning permission granted to extend 112 Snakes Lane East;

Activities

The following activities currently run at the centre.

Daily Prayers
Jumma Prayers
Tarawih Prayers in Ramadan
EID Prayers
Islamic Seminars in English

Contact us

Address

Woodford Muslim Cultural Centre
114-116 Snakes Lane East,
Woodford Green
IG8 7HY

Email

info@wmccuk.org

Phone

+44 7990 561145
+44 7930 525525

Getting here

It’s a 3 minutes walk via Snakes Lane East. From Woodford underground station, walk towards Snakes Lane East, the destination will be on your left. View Large Map.

Parking

Please note that there are parking restrictions in the area on Snakes Lane East. Parking is free for 30 minutes in the parking bays, however a parking ticket is still required. Please press the green button on the parking machine without inserting any money and a free 30 minute ticket will be issued.

Please remember:

to walk to the masjid as much as possible
to be considerate to our neighbours and park legally without obstructing anybody
no parking is allowed at the back of the mashjid

Donate to us

Bank transfer

You can donate by Account Transfer/Direct Debit or Standing order:

              A/C Name: Woodford Muslim Cultural Centre Ltd
              A/C Number: 23417697
              Sort Code: 20-89-15
              Barclays Bank Plc

Cheque / In person

Please make cheques payable to:

Woodford Muslim Cultural Centre Ltd
              Account no: 23417697
              Sort Code: 20-89-15
              Barclays Bank Plc

You can come to the mosque and pay into the donation boxes or fill up a form, leave it with one of our staff members

Ramadan Timetable

The timetable for Ramadan 2023 is given below. Please click on image below to download.

Prayer times

Daily & Weekly Prayer Timetable

Jummah Please note: Actual times may vary based on events and issues on the day.
English Talk	Arabic Khutba	Jama'at	Comments
12.20	12.35	12.45	1ST JAMA'AT: Please arrive early as there is limited capacity and doors will be closed when full. Please ensure to follow attendance guidelines.
12.55	1.10	1.15	2ND JAMA'AT: Please arrive early as there is limited capacity and doors will be closed when full. Please ensure to follow attendance guidelines.

EID Prayers Please note: Actual times may vary based on events and issues on the day.
English Talk	Jama'at	Arabic Khutba	Comments
6.40	7.00	7.10	Brothers Only. Please arrive early as there is limited capacity and doors will be closed when full. Please ensure to follow attendance guidelines.
7.40	8.00	8.10	Brothers Only. Please arrive early as there is limited capacity and doors will be closed when full. Please ensure to follow attendance guidelines.
8.40	9.00	9.10	Brothers & Sisters. Please arrive early as there is limited capacity and doors will be closed when full. Please ensure to follow attendance guidelines.
9.40	10.00	10.10	Brothers & Sisters. Please arrive early as there is limited capacity and doors will be closed when full. Please ensure to follow attendance guidelines.

Daily Prayers for March 2023
		FAJR			ZOHR		ASR		MAGRHRIB		ESHA
Date	Day	Begins	Jama'at	Sunrise	Begins	Jama'at	Begins	Jama'at	Begins	Jama'at	Begins	Jama'at
1	Wed	5.04	5.45	6.41	12.18	1.15	3.50	4.30	5.46	5.51	7.12	7.45
2	Thu	5.02	5.45	6.39	12.18	1.15	3.52	4.30	5.47	5.52	7.12	7.45
3	Fri	5.00	5.45	6.37	12.17	1.15	3.53	4.30	5.49	5.54	7.14	7.45
4	Sat	4.57	5.45	6.34	12.17	1.15	3.55	4.30	5.51	5.56	7.15	7.45
5	Sun	4.55	5.30	6.32	12.17	1.15	3.56	5.00	5.53	5.58	7.17	8.00
6	Mon	4.53	5.30	6.30	12.17	1.15	3.58	5.00	5.54	5.59	7.17	8.00
7	Tue	4.51	5.30	6.28	12.16	1.15	3.59	5.00	5.56	6.01	7.19	8.00
8	Wed	4.48	5.30	6.25	12.16	1.15	4.01	5.00	5.58	6.03	7.20	8.00
9	Thu	4.46	5.30	6.23	12.16	1.15	4.02	5.00	6.00	6.05	7.22	8.00
10	Fri	4.44	5.30	6.21	12.16	1.15	4.04	5.00	6.01	6.06	7.23	8.00
11	Sat	4.42	5.30	6.19	12.15	1.15	4.05	5.00	6.03	6.08	7.25	8.00
12	Sun	4.40	5.15	6.17	12.15	1.15	4.06	5.00	6.05	6.10	7.26	8.30
13	Mon	4.37	5.15	6.14	12.15	1.15	4.08	5.00	6.06	6.11	7.27	8.30
14	Tue	4.35	5.15	6.12	12.15	1.15	4.09	5.00	6.08	6.13	7.29	8.30
15	Wed	4.33	5.15	6.10	12.14	1.15	4.11	5.00	6.10	6.15	7.31	8.30
16	Thu	4.30	5.15	6.07	12.14	1.15	4.12	5.00	6.12	6.17	7.32	8.30
17	Fri	4.28	5.15	6.05	12.14	1.15	4.13	5.00	6.13	6.18	7.33	8.30
18	Sat	4.26	5.15	6.03	12.13	1.15	4.15	5.00	6.15	6.20	7.35	8.30
19	Sun	4.25	5.15	6.01	12.13	1.15	4.16	5.15	6.17	6.22	7.37	9.00
20	Mon	4.22	5.15	5.58	12.13	1.15	4.17	5.15	6.18	6.23	7.37	9.00
21	Tue	4.21	5.15	5.56	12.13	1.15	4.19	5.15	6.20	6.25	7.39	9.00
22	Wed	4.19	5.15	5.54	12.12	1.15	4.20	5.15	6.22	6.27	7.41	9.00
23	Thu	4.16	5.15	5.51	12.12	1.15	4.21	5.15	6.23	6.33	7.42	9.00
24	Fri	4.14	4.34	5.49	12.12	1.15	4.23	5.15	6.25	6.35	7.43	9.00
25	Sat	4.13	4.33	5.47	12.11	1.15	4.24	5.15	6.27	6.37	7.45	9.00
26	Sun	5.11	5.31	6.45	1.11	1.30	5.25	6.00	7.28	7.38	8.46	10.00
27	Mon	5.09	5.29	6.42	1.11	1.30	5.26	6.00	7.30	7.40	8.48	10.00
28	Tue	5.07	5.27	6.40	1.10	1.30	5.28	6.00	7.32	7.42	8.49	10.00
29	Wed	5.05	5.25	6.38	1.10	1.30	5.29	6.00	7.33	7.43	8.50	10.00
30	Thu	5.04	5.24	6.36	1.10	1.30	5.30	6.00	7.35	7.45	8.52	10.00
31	Fri	5.01	5.21	6.33	1.10	1.30	5.31	6.00	7.37	7.47	8.54	10.00

	Fajr	Zuhr	Asr	Maghrib	Isha
Begins	4.19	12.12	4.20	6.22	7.41
Jama'ah	5.15	1.15	5.15	6.27	9.00