King hails design of Europe's first eco mosque
Summary
King Charles III visited the Cambridge Central Mosque, Europe’s first eco-friendly mosque, and praised its design and environmental features. He also opened a new laboratory at the University of Cambridge focused on clean energy and aviation technology.Key Facts
- The mosque in Cambridge is Europe’s first eco mosque with green features like heat pumps, solar panels, and water recycling.
- The building uses large skylights to provide natural light throughout the year.
- The mosque can hold 1,000 worshippers and serves the local Muslim community.
- King Charles III praised the mosque’s design and its positive impact on the community.
- The King took off his shoes before entering the prayer hall, showing respect.
- The King also unveiled a plaque marking Cambridge’s 75 years as a city.
- Later the same day, he opened the Whittle Laboratory at Cambridge University, a center for new clean energy and aviation research.
- The King has visited the Whittle Laboratory site multiple times since 2020.
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