It started in August 2008 the Baitul Rahman Masjid and Madrasa in Association with Somali Relief alongside the local Muslim community in Southwark have been working towards the purchase of a new Masjid and community centre on Old Kent Road. The premises was a snooker centre located in the centre of Southwark and it was redesigned into a masjid. Initially, our number grew from 50 to more than 900 attending Friday prayer.