{"id":3425,"date":"2016-11-17T16:58:34","date_gmt":"2016-11-17T16:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/world\/3425-muslims-hope-to-open-minds-with-mosque-open-day\/"},"modified":"2016-11-17T16:58:34","modified_gmt":"2016-11-17T16:58:34","slug":"muslims-hope-to-open-minds-with-mosque-open-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/world\/3425-muslims-hope-to-open-minds-with-mosque-open-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Muslims hope to open minds with mosque open day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Four mosques in Auckland will open their doors to modestly dressed visitors on November 19.<\/p>\n<p>  <!--more-->  <\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Four mosques in Auckland will open their doors to modestly dressed visitors on November 19.<\/p>\n<p>Guests will get an opportunity to share a meal, ask questions and watch Muslims perform a congregational prayer at Avondale Islamic Centre, West Auckland Mosque in Ranui, Birkenhead Islamic Centre and Ponsonby Mosque between 10am and 2pm.<\/p>\n<p>President of the New Zealand Muslims Association Ikhlaq Kashkari says the event is taking place at a good time due to the current developments in international politics.<\/p>\n<p>Traditionally mosque open days involve a tour of the premises as well as a question and answer session, in addition, according to the made promises, the visitors will witness a unique experience because they will get an opportunity to watch Muslims perform an obligatory prayer in congregation<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Four mosques in Auckland will open their doors to modestly dressed visitors on November 19. \u00a0 \u00a0Four mosques in Auckland will open their doors to modestly dressed visitors on November 19. 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