A place to pray, learn, meet and belong.
A mosque, community centre and student accommodation in Newcastle upon Tyne — bringing people together through worship, education, student living and a wide range of community activities.
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What happens here
Kotku Mosque
Daily prayers, Friday prayer and Eid. Visitors of all faiths and none are welcome — come and ask our imam anything.
Classes for all ages
Qur’an classes for children, study for adults, İlmihal for teenagers and GCSE & A-Level Turkish.
Weekend School
Every Sunday, ages 5 to 12: Turkish, culture and values, religious and moral education, and social and artistic activities with friends.
Student accommodation
23 newly restored rooms, most en-suite, with a kitchen on every floor and a big common room.
Hire our hall
A bright, flexible space for meetings, workshops, talks and gatherings — kitchen and classrooms too.
Services
Marriage ceremonies, funeral guidance, and support for anyone exploring or joining the faith.
Talks and gatherings
Friday Night Talks every Thursday, open days, and the Ramadan iftar table that welcomes around 200 people a night.
This week
More than 25 years of neighbours helping neighbours.
In 1999, members of Newcastle’s Turkish community opened the doors of this house to the whole neighbourhood — Kotku Mosque, student accommodation, a weekend school, courses, advice and a place to gather. Today, as MEC Foundation UK, the same spirit runs everything we do.
Read our story →Help keep the doors open
Every gift helps run the centre, the classes and the Ramadan table. If you pay UK tax, Gift Aid turns £10 into £12.50 at no extra cost to you.
Welcome to Kotku Mosque
Join us for the five daily prayers and the Friday prayer — everyone is welcome. 35 Grainger Park Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8SA. Guided visits for individuals, schools and groups — we’d be glad to show you around.