King hails design of Europe's first eco mosque

King hails design of Europe's first eco mosqueImage source, PA MediaImage caption, King Charles III said the mosque made a "huge contribution" to Cambridge and the wider Muslim communityPublished2 hours agoKing Charles said he was impressed by the design of Europe's first eco mosque and has praised "all the care and attention which has been lavished on it".The King was told about the environmental credentials of Cambridge Central Mosque as he toured the place of worship on Monday.He was greeted by crowds of well-wishers in Mill Road, before speaking to dignitaries and worshippers inside the building.Some of the eco-friendly schemes at the site include efficient heat pumps, solar panels and the collection of spare water from bathroom sinks and rainfall.The building is also lit all year round by large skylights in the roof.The King, who took his shoes off before walking through to a prayer hall, was presented with a book about the 1,000-capacity mosque.Image source, PA MediaImage caption, The King shared particular enthusiasm for the mosque's gardensHe also joked with schoolchildren that he hoped he had not "ruined the holidays too much by dragging you in here".The King unveiled a plaque marking the 75th anniversary of Cambridge being granted city status by his grandfather King George VI, before calling the visit a "pleasure".Addressing those in the room, he said: "I'm so impressed by the quality of the design, of all the care and attention which has been lavished on it."It makes a huge contribution I'm sure not only to the Muslim community, but to Cambridge itself."So I congratulate you and I pray with all my heart that you continue with every possible success and that you continue your work together with other faiths in this area to set a remarkable example of integrated faith activity."Image source, Emma Baugh/BBCImage caption, Mosque trustee Zeynep Coskun said the King was "v...