Mosque Open House and Community Dinner
Posted/updated on: August 24, 2010 at 5:44 pm
TYLER — Everyone’s invited to come meet the Muslim Community of East Texas. There’s an open house and community dinner tonight at the East Texas Islamic Society Mosque at 10659 State Highway 64 East, across from the Oil Palace on the outskirts of Tyler. Organizers say it’s a chance to learn about the basics of Islam & the Ramadan holiday currently being celebrated. According to materials from the Islamic Society, People can “come ask questions they have always wanted to ask a Muslim. Come see how Muslims pray and worship. Come enjoy our Fast Breaking Dinner (Iftaar) and join us for some good ethnic food.”
Itinerary for Open House
o 6:00pm – 6:15pm – Arrival to Mosque
o 6:15pm –Intro to Islam/Q&A Session
o Sunset (7:56pm) – Break Fast
o 8:05pm – Enjoy the Food
o 8:30pm –Mosque Tour & Thank you for coming
All activities will take place at the Mosque. Organizers ask that no shorts or short skirts be worn in the Mosque.
