Jama Masjid Mosque marks 75 years of community and faith 

Long before the Jama Masjid Mosque became a landmark on Kensington New Road, St Michael, a small group of pioneers determined they needed a foundation to preserve their faith.

This year, the oldest mosque in Barbados celebrates its 75thanniversary. This milestone reflects a journey of worship from humble rented rooms to a permanent spiritual home for the Muslim community. 

The story of the mosque is an important chapter in Barbadian history. The first settlers from India arrived in the early 20th century.