The Islamic Association of North Texas is inviting neighbors of all backgrounds to attend a mosque open house on Saturday, Feb. 19.
The open house will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Islamic Center of North Texas, 840 Abrams Road in Richardson.
Organizers said the event is intended to help alleviate Islamophobia, allow people to gain a deeper understanding of the Islamic faith, and create community alliances between Muslim Americans and their neighbors.
Muslim organizations WhyIslam, GainPeace, and the Islamic Association of North Texas are hosting the event.
GainPeace and WhyIslam are national Islamic organizations that provide educational outreach and literature to help others learn more about Islam.
“Muslims are opening the doors of our mosques to our neighbors to provide them with an opportunity to get to know the Muslim community,” Sabeel Ahmed, GainPeace director, said in a statement. “The current political climate has created an environment of mistrust, and also a curiosity in public to learn more about Islam and these Mosque open houses will educate them and take any questions on Islam.”
