Exeter Mosque & Cultural Centre to host Open Day

Exeter Mosque and Cultural Centre, located just off Sidwell Street on York Road, is set to open its doors to the people of Exeter for a Mosque Open Day on Tuesday 25 June from 3pm - 6pm. All are welcome to the event, which will include a tour around the Mosque, the opportunity to get your questions answered and refreshments.

The Islamic Centre in Exeter was established in 1978 through the efforts of local Muslim businessmen and concerned students from the University of Exeter. Since its formation it has grown considerably both in its physical size and activities. Its primary purpose of providing a consecrated place for worship of Allah Almighty has been retained in the forefront. In addition, several other projects have commenced to assist the worshippers and larger community it serves. 

Exeter City Council's Portfolio Holder for Communities, Cllr Rob Hannaford, who is attending the event says:

“I very much welcome this open day event at the Mosque and Cultural Centre for the wider community, especially as Exeter has a long and honourable tradition of tolerance and diversity, with strong inter-faith work. It's really important at this time, because we have to keep reminding everybody that this is a multicultural society, that we welcome this fact, and want to encourage integration and inclusion, and also educate people about each other so that we can all live in peace and understanding. ”