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Mosque open days to ease 'tensions around terrorism' | Mosque open days to ease 'tensions around terrorism' |
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Mosques will open their doors to the public later as part of a drive to "reach out to fellow Britons following tensions around terrorism". | Mosques will open their doors to the public later as part of a drive to "reach out to fellow Britons following tensions around terrorism". |
The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) said mosques would offer refreshments and "insight" into how they run. | The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) said mosques would offer refreshments and "insight" into how they run. |
Leaders from other religions have also been invited, to "demonstrate unity". | Leaders from other religions have also been invited, to "demonstrate unity". |
The MCB has raised concerns about anti-Muslim sentiment since 17 people were killed by Islamist militants in Paris last month. | The MCB has raised concerns about anti-Muslim sentiment since 17 people were killed by Islamist militants in Paris last month. |
Announcing Visit My Mosque Day, the MCB said: "Mosques will be sharing tea and refreshments alongside an insight into the day-to-day goings on of a busy Muslim centre of worship. | Announcing Visit My Mosque Day, the MCB said: "Mosques will be sharing tea and refreshments alongside an insight into the day-to-day goings on of a busy Muslim centre of worship. |
'Unity and solidarity' | 'Unity and solidarity' |
"Members of the community are there to get to know one another better and some may be on hand to answer questions about Muslims and Islam where this is possible. | "Members of the community are there to get to know one another better and some may be on hand to answer questions about Muslims and Islam where this is possible. |
"Local mosques will also be inviting inter-faith leaders as well, and all will be invited to come together to demonstrate unity and solidarity during what has been a tense time for faith communities." | "Local mosques will also be inviting inter-faith leaders as well, and all will be invited to come together to demonstrate unity and solidarity during what has been a tense time for faith communities." |
More than 20 mosques are expected to take part. | More than 20 mosques are expected to take part. |
The figure is a small proportion of the total number of mosques in Britain, which is estimated to be 1,750 nationwide. | The figure is a small proportion of the total number of mosques in Britain, which is estimated to be 1,750 nationwide. |
The MCB said only 55-60% of mosques were affiliated to it, and the total includes small establishments such as prayer rooms in schools and offices. | The MCB said only 55-60% of mosques were affiliated to it, and the total includes small establishments such as prayer rooms in schools and offices. |
Will you be visiting one of the mosques? Is your mosque one of those open to the public? Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your comments. | |
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