Correspondence relating to religious events at the Mosque

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 3396 W/ELMT/CR/0015
  • Dates of Creation
      30th Dec 1965 - 6th Feb 1970
  • Language of Material
      English Arabic Bengali
  • Physical Description
      1 file

Scope and Content

Correspondence include letters between:

  • Suleman Mohamed Jetha, Hon. Secretary of the East London Mosque, and the Aga Khan [Shah Karim Al Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV] relating to an invitation to Juma Congregational Prayers at the Mosque, congratulations of the Aga Khan's marriage, and receipt of a donation, 04 June 1966 - 24 October 1969.
  • Suleman Mohamed Jetha and H. A. Whitaker, Decorator relating to decorating and painting work to the exterior of 446 - 450 Commercial Road, 30 December 1965 - 17 April 1967.
  • Suleman Mohamed Jetha and Janab Abdul-Salaam Sahib relating to future plans and donations, with reference to the Stepney Borough Council's compulsory purchase of the Commercial Road site, and to the organisation of events at the Mosque, including a Milad-un-Nabi for Bara-Wafat, 27 March 1967 - 05 June 1967.
  • Suleman Mohamed Jetha and Abdul Qayyum relating to Mosque finances, 12 June 1968.
  • Suleman Mohamed Jetha and Aziza Abdullah, on behalf of A. Abdullah & Sons relating to the regular notice and receipt of donations for Eid, 23 March 1966 - 11 December 1969.
  • Suleman Mohamed Jetha and Mr. Gilani relating to the date of Eid-ul-Adha, 24 February 1969.
  • Suleman Mohamed Jetha and Brimstone Ltd. relating to the date of Eid-ul-Fitr, 30 November 1968.

  • Suleman Mohamed Jetha and the Board of Trade relating to a notice of debt payable to Leonard George Malbat, 11 September 1968.
  • Suleman Mohamed Jetha and Barclays Bank relating to a payment of £600 into a deposit, 23 July 1969 - 06 February 1970.
  • Suleman Mohamed Jetha and Mr. Bashiruddin relating to an account with the National Bank of Pakistan, 19 January 1969 - 18 September 1969.

  • Haji Tashir Ali and Dr. T. Z. Aung relating to a donation by Aung's mother of £3, 04 January 1968.
  • Basheer Misiri and an unknown recipient relating to preparations for Eid and other events at the East London Mosque, 27 March 1966.

File also includes:

  • Several envelopes.
  • Numerous receipts and cheques relating to maintenance and utility work for the Commercial Road properties.

Family Names