The areas of Agbrigg and Belle Vue in Wakefield are 2 miles south of the city centre. The Muslim community first settled here over 60 years ago. They were initially drawn to the area due to the affordable terraced housing and job opportunities available in the nearby textile mill. The first Masjid in Agbrigg was founded in 1983, a mid-terraced house located at 26 Catherine Street. It is a valuable resource for the community serving as both a Masjid and a Madrassah. Generations of local residents have fond memories of learning the Qur’an and general Islamic Studies in this Madrassah.