# Masjid Umar Prayer Times & Jummah, Leicester > Masjid Umar (Evington), LE5 5PF: today's prayer start times, Jummah guidance, directions and contact details. *Source: https://prayer-times.co.uk/leicester/masjid-umar-evington · Page updated: 2026-09-26 · Independent, free UK prayer times.* --- Mosque in Leicester · England # Masjid Umar (Evington) Prayer Times & Jummah 5-7 Evington Drive, Leicester LE5 5PF Tradition Sunni – Mainstream Women's prayer area Yes Founded 2000 Independent mosque guide · Times for Saturday, 26th September 2026 [Call mosque](tel:01162735529) [Directions](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=52.62423&mlon=-1.10183#map=17/52.62423/-1.10183) ## Today’s prayer start times Leicester area prayer start times · Muslim World League (astronomical) | Prayer | Begins | | --- | --- | | Fajr Dawn | 05:13 | | Sunrise Shurūq | 06:57 | | Dhuhr Midday | 12:56 | | Asr Afternoon | 16:06 Hanafi 16:55 | | Maghrib Sunset | 18:54 | | Isha Night | 20:37 | These are the astronomical **adhan** (start) times for Leicester. Masjid Umar (Evington) sets its own **jama'ah** (congregation) times. Confirm the current timetable before travelling. Before you attend ## Jummah & jama’ah at Masjid Umar (Evington) Prayer **begins** marks the start of a prayer’s time window. **Jama’ah (iqamah)** is when this mosque prays together. The mosque sets its own schedule, including Friday khutbah and Jummah. [Ask the mosque for its timetable ↗](https://masjid-umar.org/) [Friday prayer in Leicester](/leicester/jummah) We do not currently hold a dated congregation schedule for today. Use the mosque’s official timetable or contact details above. Quick Answer Leicester area prayer start times for Saturday, 26th September 2026: Fajr 05:13, Dhuhr 12:56, Asr 16:06, Maghrib 18:54 and Isha 20:37. Source: Muslim World League (astronomical). These are area start times, not confirmed mosque congregation times. Check the mosque’s current timetable for jama’ah and Friday prayer. ## About Masjid Umar (Evington) Masjid Umar was built in 2000 on the site of two houses, paid for almost entirely by the local Muslim community in Evington. It was shortlisted for the ACE/RIBA Award for Religious Architecture in 2005. The Evington Muslim Education Trust (charity 1196610) also runs a community centre in a converted former pub. Address 5-7 Evington Drive, Leicester LE5 5PF Opening arrangements Daily, open from Fajr to after Isha Founded 2000 Tradition Sunni – Mainstream Phone [0116 273 5529](tel:01162735529) Website [masjid-umar.org/](https://masjid-umar.org/) Directions [Open map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=52.62423&mlon=-1.10183#map=17/52.62423/-1.10183) ### Facilities - Women's prayer area - Wudu facilities - Parking (Street parking on Saxby Street and Evington area roads) - Khutbah in Urdu - Khutbah in English ## Sources & listing updates UK Prayer Times is an independent directory. Daily start times use Muslim World League (astronomical); mosque contact details and facilities are maintained separately. A new prayer date does not mean every listing detail has been rechecked. Visitor details Visitor details have no recorded source check. Mosque timetable No official mosque timetable link is on file. The displayed start times are area calculations. - [Masjid Umar (Evington) website](https://masjid-umar.org/) - [How prayer times are calculated](/methodology) - [Send a listing update](/suggest-correction?mosque=Masjid%20Umar%20\(Evington\)&city=Leicester) ## Frequently asked questions What is Masjid Umar (Evington)? A spacious modern mosque with strong educational programmes, weekend classes and a busy youth scene. Where is Masjid Umar Leicester? Masjid Umar is at 2 Saxby Street, Evington, Leicester LE2 0ND, in the Evington area of east Leicester. Does Masjid Umar Leicester have a women's prayer area? Yes, Masjid Umar has a women's prayer area available for female worshippers. What denomination is Masjid Umar Leicester? Masjid Umar Evington follows a mainstream Sunni tradition. What facilities does Masjid Umar Leicester offer? Masjid Umar offers the five daily prayers, Jumu'ah, Eid congregations, Ramadan taraweeh, Islamic education and madrasah for children, and welfare support for the local community. What are the prayer times at Masjid Umar (Evington) today? Leicester area prayer start times for Saturday, 26th September 2026: Fajr 05:13, Dhuhr 12:56, Asr 16:06, Maghrib 18:54 and Isha 20:37. Source: Muslim World League (astronomical). These are area start times, not confirmed mosque congregation times. Check the mosque’s current timetable for jama’ah and Friday prayer. What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) at Masjid Umar (Evington)? Please contact Masjid Umar (Evington) directly for current Jummah prayer times, as these can change seasonally. Can non-Muslims visit Masjid Umar (Evington)? Many UK mosques welcome non-Muslim visitors who wish to learn about Islam. If you plan to visit Masjid Umar (Evington), dress modestly and be respectful during prayer times. Contact the mosque in advance to confirm visiting arrangements. ## Other mosques in Leicester Listings with known coordinates are shown nearest first. Distances are straight-line estimates. [ ### Masjid Aisha About 0.9 km away Masjid Aisha is a mosque in Leicester (LE5). 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