Werneth Jamia Masjid was first established in 1976 to meet the needs of the then small, but growing Muslim community of Werneth, Oldham. This was the first Masjid to be established in the Werneth area of Oldham. The aim was to provide a place of worship for the Muslim community and facilities to develop Islamic education for the children of the Muslim community...
Werneth Jamia Masjid was the first Masjid to be established in the Werneth area of Oldham. The building was previously used as a grocery store and was purchased in 1976 to be converted into a much-needed place of worship.