ALMOST THERE: Work is well under way on the £1.6 million mosque on Regent Road in Hanley.

Builders have been there since January and the project is now nearing completion.

The mosque has been built using funds raised by the Muslim community. Appeals and dinner events have been organised to raise the necessary funds.

Rana Tufail, director of the Islamic Centre and co-ordinator of the Regent Road development, told

The Sentinel

the mosque will welcome school visits and those interested in Islam.

Pictured with Rana Tufail, far right, are, from left, Mohammad Iqbal, Amjid Wazir and Adalat Khan. Picture: Mark Scott