Open Mosque Day 2024: Next Weekend
| Open Mosque Day (OMD) is next weekend, October 19 – 20, 2024. Find your local open mosque here or click on the graphic above. The mosque, or masjid in Arabic, is a central place for Muslim worship and community gathering. The term masjid translates to “place of prostration,” reflecting its primary purpose as a space for prayer. While Muslims can perform the five daily prayers anywhere, it is highly encouraged to pray at the mosque, especially for the Friday mid-day prayer. Beyond prayer, mosques serve as spaces for study, rest, and reflection, fostering a sense of community and spiritual growth With all of the misinformation on Islam and Muslims, now its very important to invite your neighbors, colleagues, friends, and acquaintances to visit a Mosque. Start planning now to educate your visitors on Islam and Muslims, give tours, have some delicious snacks, and more. |
