Official Name of Masjid: Masjid Umar (Evington Muslim Centre)
Location: Masjid located on the junction of Evington Drive and Evington Lane
Bakground Information: Previously two residential properties, which were used as a Masjid and Madressah.
In 1999 the properties were demolished and a purpose built mosque erected.
The construction funds were donated entirely by the Muslim community with
over 95% raised from local Muslims in Leicester