Masjid-E-Anisul Islam was established near the centre of Blackburn off Whalley Range, with the aim of providing a place of worship for the expanding Muslim community, and facilities to cater for the Islamic educational needs of the children. The masjid is located in Blackburn, Lancashire which is an industrial town near Preston with a Muslim population exceeding 35,000. This represents over 20% of the total population in the town. Added on March 2, 2010 and last updated 15 years ago