Lincoln Central Mosque Open Day brings communities together

Lincoln Central Mosque & Cultural Centre welcomed visitors from across the city for its annual Visit My Mosque Open Day, providing an opportunity for people of all faiths and none to visit the mosque, meet members of the Muslim community and learn more about Islam.

The Open Day was a busy and welcoming occasion, with guided tours, refreshments, children’s activities and opportunities for visitors to ask questions and have conversations with members of the mosque community.

Representatives from The Centre for Reconciliation (TCfR) attended and supported the event, continuing the strong relationship between TCfR and Lincoln Central Mosque and their shared commitment to strengthening understanding and relationships across Lincoln’s diverse communities.

Visitors were also able to learn more about the mosque’s contribution to the wider community through displays highlighting its history, community support, charitable activities, interfaith initiatives and work to bring people together.

Revd Steve Holt, Chair of The Centre for Reconciliation, said:
“It was a pleasure to visit Lincoln Central Mosque for their annual Open Day. As always, I was immediately struck by the warmth of the welcome.
“In a world where headlines often emphasise our divisions, stepping into a space dedicated to peace, reflection and community offered a powerful reminder of what connects us. The visit underscored a vital truth: building strong interfaith relations is not just a polite social courtesy, but a necessity for a cohesive society.
“When we actively engage with communities different from our own, abstract misconceptions dissolve, replaced by real human connections and shared goals. Ultimately, visiting a neighbour’s house of worship reminds us that diversity is a strength to be celebrated, not a barrier to be feared. True unity does not require us to erase our differences, but rather to find harmony within them.”

The Visit My Mosque initiative encourages mosques to open their doors to their neighbours and wider communities, creating opportunities for people to meet, ask questions, experience hospitality and develop greater understanding of one another.
The Centre for Reconciliation works with people of all faiths and none to promote reconciliation, dignity, inclusion and stronger relationships between communities.

From left: Revd Steve Holt, Chair of The Centre for Reconciliation; Semiu Adesina Gbadebo, Trustee of Lincoln Central Mosque & Cultural Centre; and Subash Chellaiah, Founder and Executive Director of The Centre for Reconciliation, at the Visit My Mosque Open Day in Lincoln on 20 September 2026