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Motion · S6M-05869 · 5 Sep 2022

Visit My Mosque Open Day

Lodged by Jackie Dunbar (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the return of the Visit My Mosque open day after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic; notes that on 4 September 2022, visitors were given the opportunity to listen to a talk from the Imam of the Mosque, participate in a question and answer session, and given the opportunity to observe the Muslim daily prayer in congregation at the Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre; understands that Visit My Mosque day is a national initiative facilitated by the Muslim Council of Britain, which encourages mosques across the UK to hold open days to welcome in neighbours from all faiths and none and build bridges across communities; further understands that the Visit My Mosque initiative first became a national initiative in February 2015, with about 20 mosques taking part to hold an open day, and notes that the number of mosques now participating in the initiative is over 250 with the aim of promoting better outreach and engagement work between mosques and their local communities throughout the year.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.