Muslims Invite Fellow Americans to Open Mosque Day

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Muslims across the United States will open their mosques to neighbors of all backgrounds Saturday, inviting people for conversations and a meal.

During a time where attacks on places of worship are trending, Muslims are hoping to build understanding and connections through the community events.

The Open Mosque Day will be staged in about 40 locations across 25 states, featuring question-and-answer sessions as well as traditions of Ramadan, Islam's holiest month, according to the USA Today.

The goal is to build bridges, break barriers and get to know one another face-to-face, Zafar said, particularly with a recent rise in Islamophobia.