There is no specific dress code, and standard practice varies in mosques. However, the prayer areas are treated as sacred spaces; therefore, we would recommend both men and women dress modestly.

Everyone is welcome at Mosque open days, including children accompanied by an adult. If you require assistance or have questions about accessibility, please contact the Mosque you wish to visit.

If someone greets you with assalaamu-alay-kum, you can reply by saying wa-alay-kum salaam (peace be unto you as well). But generally, you can greet as you would do anywhere with hi or hello.

With the opposite gender, a smile is welcome, alongside placing your hand over your heart. However, some Muslim women will prefer not to shake hands.

During the visit, mosques will provide scheduled tours of the prayer space and wider facility, history of the mosque and services offered locally.

You may also see prayers taking place in the mosque. Other features may include schedule of congregational prayer time, a ‘Minbar’ right in front of the prayer hall (used by the Imam to give sermons), an area on the left to Minbar (where the Imam will stand to lead the prayers, which also denotes the direction to the Kaaba). Some Mosques may also have a library, cafe and classrooms.

Mosques will encourage for both men and women to dress modestly especially when entering prayer areas.

Removal of shoes is required to ensure cleanliness is maintained as many prayer actions require hand and face being placed on the floor (such as prostration).