A significant proportion of Glasgow's initial Muslim immigrants from India and Pakistan established their homes in Gorbals, a region previously popular amongst waves of economic migrants from Ireland and later Jewish communities. Between these phases, many Italians also made Glasgow their second home. Gradually, the Muslim community outgrew their existing worship areas, advancing from Oxford Street through Carlton Place, ultimately settling at the specially-designed, four-acre site at 1 Mosque Avenue. This site, which amassed costs exceeding £3m, officially welcomed the public on the 18th of May 1984. Glasgow Central Mosque holds the distinction of being the city's first purpose-built mosque. It collaborates with other mosques across the city, providing assistance and representation to Muslims from diverse backgrounds. As one of Glasgow's most iconic landmarks, the mosque attracts a substantial number of visitors throughout the year, including media representatives, educational institutions, and individuals with an interest in Islam. It serves as a spiritual hub for thousands of Muslims who frequent it weekly for prayer, knowledge acquisition, marriage ceremonies, and funeral rites, thereby playing a crucial role in a Muslim's journey from cradle to grave. We invite worshippers for all five daily prayers. Throughout the daytime, the main prayer hall, accommodating 2,500 people - 500 of these spaces are reserved specifically for women – is open for quiet contemplation and Quran reading.