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The first mosque in Great Britain was built in 1889. Today, there are over 1,500 mosques in the country.

Which factor most contributed to this culture change?

Increased trade with Muslim countries

Muslim refugees from war-torn countries

Muslim immigrants from former British colonies

Government efforts to promote religious diversity

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Muslim immigrants from former British coloniesAnswer:

1889

The Shah Jahan Mosque at Woking was Britain's first purpose-built mosque. It was established in 1889 by the Jewish ex-Registrar of the University of Punjab, Gottlieb Leitner, with financial backing from the Begum Shah Jahan of Bhopal.

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The Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking was the first purpose-built mosque in Britain, and was built in 1889.

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