Illinois Islamic Center’s Open Mosque Day slated for Sunday

An Open Mosque Day will be held at the Islamic Center of Naperville, Illinois, on Sunday.

The free event, which will include food from around the world, will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2844 W. Ogden Ave. in Naperville.

It is intended to give the public an opportunity to visit a mosque and participate in a virtual reality attraction to experience Mecca of 640 AD and today.

“Hope after the Pandemic” presentations will be given at noon and 2 p.m.

There will be booths to learn more about the Islamic faith and a chance to observe the afternoon congregational prayer.

Naperville is a western suburb of Chicago in the US state of Illinois.