This visit to the Islamic Society of Milwaukee offers a firsthand look at the world’s second largest and fastest growing religion, Islam. Located on Milwaukee’s south side, the Islamic Society of Milwaukee is the state’s largest Muslim community. The Islamic Center is a multifunctional facility containing meeting and administrative space as well as a school. Most importantly, it contains a Masjid (prayer hall). During the tour of the Islamic Center, you will have the opportunity to visit the prayer hall during early afternoon prayer. The Muslim prayer hall is a large carpeted area that has no pews. Muslim prayers are performed directly on the carpeted floor, and the prayer includes prostrations on the floor.
Note: This course is full and registration is closed.
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