The Mosque

1. Where was it, what did you see and do at the Mosque?
In Auburn (Sydney, Australia).

Upon entering the Mosque I observed Muslim men and women praying at the Mosque, when entering we had to take off our shoes and place them on shelves so we did no defile the inside of the Mosque. We then went inside and learnt about Islam rituals and beliefs from a woman who was a member of the Mosque. The inside of the Mosque was decorated with religious symbols and Arabic lettering.

2. What did you learn? Identify major items/facts.

·         From this experience I have learnt that Muslims pray five times a day,

·          males and females are usually segregated from each other so they are not distracted from the service

·          both sexes have to dress modestly which most women see as an advantage.

·         Muslims start to pray five times a day about the time they hit puberty

·         Prayer is conducted on the floor

3. What you gained from this experience?
I have gained a better understanding of Islamic practises and have gained a slight insight into a new and quite different religion that was quite unknown by me.  I enjoyed the architecture and the very different experience I have gained from visiting the Mosque.