Today we had the opportunity to visit a local mosque that gives tours to non-Muslims. In Dubai the Sheikh has established The Centre for Cultural Understanding - an organization that sponsors the tours as well as breakfasts and lunches "to increase the awareness and understanding between various cultures that live in Dubai." The title of the blog comes from the tag line on the brochure - "Open Doors. Open Minds." Made me wonder if they had the same marketing company as the Methodists.
Here are some pictures from our visit and yes, the sky really is that blue here.
Everyone mush wash their hands, face, arms, head, and feet before prayer. Men wash here (sitting on the stools) and women wash in a separate area inside the mosque.
This mosque will host about 1200 people. This room is for men and there is a smaller room off to the side for women. Men are supposed to go to the mosque for prayer, but women are permitted to pray either at home or at the mosque.
In case you need to know the prayer times.
And of course - women must cover up!
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