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If the mosque / place of worship has a website, you might be able to get a contact number for it and ring / contact them to ask first.

Some mosques are men only, while others have space for women as well, but it might be easier for you to try to find that out first before turning up.

Probably if you did turn up, they would be fine and friendly, but some places can be v. conservative, and if a woman showed up and they didn't provide any space etc. for women, it might be a bit awkward.

I guess it depends where you live - I live in the UK and know that there is a huge difference in mosques, some are men only and are v. conservative, others have space for women and are v. welcoming and friendly.

If you can do some checking first, it'll probably make it easier for you in the long run.

If you do go, friday prayer is nice and relaxed. Normally people go into the prayer hall, sit on the floor and before the talk by the imam, some people pray, others sit and read the qur'an or just sit and relax etc. You might find it easier to sit right at the back of the hall so you can observe more easily there.

Then the imam (like the leader of the prayer) will give a talk, and then everyone will stand up and move forwards to fill up the spaces. They then pray - taking their lead from the imam. After the prayer they sometimes do prayers out loud together, but the practices in each mosque vary. Often after the prayer lots of the people stand up to leave and then file out, collect their shoes etc. and go.

Re. asking questions - again, ask if you can contact them first. People are friendly though, so it will probably be fine.

But yes - as the other person who replied said, you'll need to cover your hair and dress modestly - i.e. that just means wear trousers or long skirt and cover your arms / don't wear a revealing top.

Good luck!

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Of course you can.

Just a few tips. When going to the mosque wear a scarf and long sleeves and pants if you're a girl. And make sure to ask someone where the "sisters prayer area" is. Don't worry they won't bite.

If your a guy go in without a scarf on lol. Ask for the "brothers prayer area"

When you go in sit on the floor (typically this is where we sit) and you can wait for the sermon to start.

If it looks like someone is praying DO NOT WALK IN FRONT OF THEM. This is very disrespectful. walk around them.

You should also ask some questions if you didn't understand anything. Ask the imam(person who gave the sermon) or someone around you for understanding. I you explain why you're there I'm sure many people will be willing to help you

ask the imam, I am not muslim but women have to cover their heads and to dress very modest

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