Press Releases

Chichester University Visit 2016 - Know your Muslim Neighbour

Wessex Jamaat annually hosts students from the University of Chichester, undertaking Teacher Education and Religious studies, to the ‘Know your Muslim Neighbour’ event.

Statement at Al Mahdi Centre by the Bishop in the wake of the Westminster Attack

Read on for the Statement made by the Bishop at Al Mahdi Centre

Statement condemning the Westminister Attack

Press release statement from Sheikh Fazle Abbas Datoo on behalf of Wessex Jamaat.

Annual Muslim Christian Gathering at the Portsmouth Cathedral | Monday 23rd January, 2017

Together with Portsmouth Cathedral it has been a tradition in our community to have joint Annual Muslim Christian Evening. The gathering will take place on Monday 23rd January, 2017 from 7:00pm at Portsmouth Cathedral.

Local Muslim Community condemns the attack on St Mark's Cathedral, Egypt

We offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims. Our prayers are for the injured to make a swift recovery.

University of Chichester students visit Al Mahdi Centre 2015

Wessex Jamaat held the "Know Your Muslim Neighbour" programme on Monday 17th November, 2014. This is an annual event whereby Religious Education trainee teachers from the University of Chichester meet with the youth and members of Wessex Jamaat to gain a practical insight on Islam and Muslims.

Local Muslim Community releases statement following the killing of Father Jacques Hamel

Please read on to find a joint press statement by local muslim leaders, strongly condemning the killing of Father Jacques Harmel and acts of terror.

Navy leadership visits Al Mahdi Centre

Wessex Jamaat were delighted to welcome Rear Admiral Alex Burton and his group at the Friday congregational prayers.

Denmead Church Study Group visit Al Mahdi Centre

Denmead1The Denmead Church Study Group, led by Rev. Favid Lindsay, visited Al Mahdi Centre on Monday 25th April 2016. The aim of the visit was to meet local Muslims and to hear something of what it means to be a practising Muslim in Britain today - the joys and the trials.