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Miami mosque to open doors to non-Muslims during Ramadan

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Tinejdad, Morocco - A Miami mosque opened its doors to non-Muslims to share with Muslims their celebration and festivities during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

According to the Associated Press, the Masjid AnNoor in Miami, Florida, held "a fifth annual open house to coincide with Ramadan."

The mosque hosted people from different faiths who joined to learn about Muslim customs.

According to the same source, the chair of the Islamic School of Miami said "the event is designed to bridge gaps, open doors and show people what goes on inside mosques."

Built in 1999, Masjid An-Noor is a Sunni dominated mosque that provides its many services to the Muslim community.

Lead by the Imam Zakaria Badat, the mosque host about 40-60 Muslims for daily prayers and About 400-500 Muslims usually come to Jum'ah prayer on Friday.

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