# Abu Bakr Islamic Centre Prayer Times & Jummah, Reading > Abu Bakr Islamic Centre, RG30 1AF: today's prayer start times, Jummah guidance, directions and contact details. *Source: https://prayer-times.co.uk/reading/abu-bakr-islamic-centre · Page updated: 2026-09-26 · Independent, free UK prayer times.* --- Mosque in Reading · England # Abu Bakr Islamic Centre Prayer Times & Jummah 330 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1AF Tradition Sunni – Deobandi Capacity About 1,000 worshippers Women's prayer area Yes Founded 1997 Independent mosque guide · Times for Saturday, 26th September 2026 [Call mosque](tel:07376271954) [Directions](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=51.45701&mlon=-0.99624#map=17/51.45701/-0.99624) ## Today’s prayer start times Reading area prayer start times · Muslim World League (astronomical) | Prayer | Begins | | --- | --- | | Fajr Dawn | 05:13 | | Sunrise Shurūq | 06:56 | | Dhuhr Midday | 12:55 | | Asr Afternoon | 16:07 Hanafi 16:56 | | Maghrib Sunset | 18:53 | | Isha Night | 20:37 | These are the astronomical **adhan** (start) times for Reading. Abu Bakr Islamic Centre sets its own **jama'ah** (congregation) times. Confirm the current timetable before travelling. Before you attend ## Jummah & jama’ah at Abu Bakr Islamic Centre 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://abmreading.org/) [Friday prayer in Reading](/reading/jummah) We do not currently hold a dated congregation schedule for today. Use the mosque’s official timetable or contact details above. Quick Answer Reading area prayer start times for Saturday, 26th September 2026: Fajr 05:13, Dhuhr 12:55, Asr 16:07, Maghrib 18:53 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 Abu Bakr Islamic Centre The Abu Bakr Masjid & Islamic Centre (also known as Abu Bakr Islamic Centre / Masjid Abu Bakr) traces its origins to the Abu Bakr Trust, which was registered as a charity on 19 August 1997 (Charity Commission no. 1064014). The trust was formed with the aim of building a purpose-built Islamic centre in the west of Reading to promote the teachings of Islam and provide Islamic education to the local Muslim community. The vision for the project dates back to the early 1990s. After many years of fundraising and construction, the doors of the new purpose-built mosque opened during the holy month of Ramadan in 2013. The centre describes itself as the first purpose-built mosque in Reading. It is located at 330 Oxford Road in the Battle ward of West Reading and serves the wider Reading Muslim community as well as the broader public, operating an open-door policy that welcomes group visits and guided tours. Beyond the five daily prayers and Friday Jummah, the centre runs a madrasah for children, education programmes for adults and children, Tajweed sessions for seniors, youth clubs and sports activities. It also provides community services including Nikah (marriage) services, Shahadah and revert support, funeral services, and community events and workshops. Daily prayers and Friday Khutbahs are also live-streamed online. Address 330 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1AF Founded 1997 Tradition Sunni – Deobandi Capacity 1000 worshippers Phone [07376 271954](tel:07376271954) Website [abmreading.org/](https://abmreading.org/) Directions [Open map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=51.45701&mlon=-0.99624#map=17/51.45701/-0.99624) ### Facilities - Women's prayer area - Wudu facilities ## 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. - [Abu Bakr Islamic Centre website](https://abmreading.org/) - [How prayer times are calculated](/methodology) - [Send a listing update](/suggest-correction?mosque=Abu%20Bakr%20Islamic%20Centre&city=Reading) ## Frequently asked questions What is Abu Bakr Islamic Centre? A welcoming mosque well known for its student outreach and community services. Where is Abu Bakr Islamic Centre in Reading located? It is located at 330 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1AF, in the Battle area of West Reading. When was the mosque established? The Abu Bakr Trust was registered as a charity in 1997, and the purpose-built mosque first opened its doors during Ramadan in 2013. It is described as the first purpose-built mosque in Reading. What tradition does the mosque follow? It is listed as a Sunni mosque in the Deobandi tradition. What activities and services does the centre offer? It runs a madrasah for children, adult and children's education, Tajweed sessions for seniors, youth and sports clubs, plus Nikah (marriage), Shahadah/revert support, funeral services, and community events. Daily prayers and Friday Khutbahs are also live-streamed online. How can I contact the mosque? You can call 0118 958 1833 or visit the official website at abmreading.org. It is a registered charity (no. 1064014). What are the prayer times at Abu Bakr Islamic Centre today? Reading area prayer start times for Saturday, 26th September 2026: Fajr 05:13, Dhuhr 12:55, Asr 16:07, Maghrib 18:53 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 Abu Bakr Islamic Centre? Please contact Abu Bakr Islamic Centre directly for current Jummah prayer times, as these can change seasonally. Is there a women's prayer area at Abu Bakr Islamic Centre? Yes, Abu Bakr Islamic Centre has a dedicated women's prayer area. Please confirm specific arrangements with the mosque directly. Is Abu Bakr Islamic Centre a Sunni or Shia mosque? Abu Bakr Islamic Centre is a Sunni – Deobandi mosque serving the Muslim community in Reading. Can non-Muslims visit Abu Bakr Islamic Centre? Many UK mosques welcome non-Muslim visitors who wish to learn about Islam. If you plan to visit Abu Bakr Islamic Centre, dress modestly and be respectful during prayer times. Contact the mosque in advance to confirm visiting arrangements. ## Other mosques in Reading Listings with known coordinates are shown nearest first. Distances are straight-line estimates. 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