York Mosque and Islamic Centre is set to welcome the community to an open day aimed at unifying people of all beliefs and backgrounds next month.
The mosque, in Bull Lane, will host its annual Visit My Mosque open day – the 10th of its kind – under the theme Flag-Bearers of Unity: Tea, Talk and Shared Values on Sunday, October 5, from 2pm-4pm.
It aims to help nurture new positive relationships and will be providing visitors with exhibitions on the core values of Islam, insights into the Mosque’s community work, and the opportunity to speak to some of the centre’s volunteers.
Faizal Mohamudbuccus, ambassador for York Mosque, said: “In previous years, we have been really happy with the positive feedback we have received after these open days.
“Islam means peace, and we want to help spread this across our community – inviting everyone to engage with us.”
In a release on social media, a spokesperson for the Mosque, added: “At York Mosque, we believe being Muslim and British go hand-in-hand.
“Flag-Bearers of Unity isn’t just a theme; it’s a reminder that our flags, our faith, and our friendships can fly side by side.”
Faizal added that there are many “misconceptions” about his faith that he wished to address with the event.
Speaking about the number of Union, St George’s and Yorkshire flags which have appeared across the city, he said: “Personally, the flags don’t bother me.
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