Press Releases

Wessex Jamaat Meets Religious Education Trainee Teachers

Chichester_1Wessex Jamaat held "Know your Neighbour" programme on Monday 10th January 2011. It invited 14 Religious Education trainee teachers from the University of Chichester to meet with the youth and members of Wessex Jamaat including madrasah teachers.

Muslim Community Lead Prayers at Council Meeting

PortsmouthCityCouncilWithMayorWessex Jamaat Resident Alim, Sheikh Fazle Abbas Datoo was invited by the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth City Council to offer a prayer at the full council meeting held in public on 25th January, 2011 in the Guildhall Council Chamber.

Wessex Jamaat Undertakes Muharram Feedback Survey

Wessex Jamaat undertook its first ever free on-line survey of its members  on the Muharram 1432 AH programme.  The purpose of this survey was to get feedback on the programme and get ideas on what to do better next year.  The survey was designed using a free on line service.  The questions were approved by the Executive Committee and the link to the survey was sent by email to all 290 members on our email distribution list.  It was followed by 3 reminders.

Wessex Jamaat attends 70th Anniversary of the Blitz at Portsmouth Cathedral

Councillor Gerald Vernon Jackson, Leader: Portsmouth City Council invited the Wessex Jamaat to attend a Prayer Service for the ‘Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the Blitz’ held at the Portsmouth Cathedral.

Hospital Appoints Muslim Chaplin

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust has appointed the Resident Alim of Wessex Jamaat as an assistant Hospital Chaplin. 

Suni Imam Addresses Wessex Jamaat on Eid ul Mubahala

Suni_Imam_Addresses_Wessex_Jamaat_on_Eid_ul_MubahalaOn the anniversary of Eid ul Mubahala on 24th Dhul Hijjah in 1431 A.H., held on 1st December, 2010 , Wessex Jamaat celebrated this event by inviting a special guest from the Ahlu Sunnah Mosque locally.

Interfaith Gathering at Portsmouth Cathedral - Christmas 2010

ChristmasInterfaithDean of Portsmouth Cathedral. The Very Reverend David Brindley, respected Church Warden, Elders of the Anglican Church, Representatives from the St Johns Catholic Cathedral, Rev Brian McHugh representing the Vicar of St. Nicholas, Wickham Village,  Sheikh Mufti Liyaqatali, Sheikh Muhammad Muhiuddin... Imams of mosques in Portsmouth, .........the Muslim community, Ladies and Gentlemen,

Wessex Jamaat Helps Commemorate Azadari at Immigration Detention Centre

Detention_CentreWessex Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat was invited to support the Shias at the Haslar Detention Centre to commemorate the solemn days of Muharram 1432 A.H. (December 2010) leading to the solemn day of Ashura. The Haslar Immigration Removal Centre holds those detained by the UK’s Borders Agency while their eligibility to remain in the UK is considered.

Local Community Joins Hands with Wessex Jamaat

BridgingWickham1On Monday 18th October, members of Wessex Jamaat joined hands in friendship with the residents of Wickham village for an event titled ‘Bridging Wickham’.