SAVE THE DATE!
We are excited to announce the upcoming tour of the Tokyo Camii (Mosque) and Diyanet Turkish Culture Center!
Our visit to the Tokyo Camii and Diyanet Turkish Culture Center includes a building tour to see the social hall (where Ramadan meals and other events are held) and the beautifully ornamented prayer hall (please follow the dress code below in order to enter). We will end our tour in the theater where we will learn about the 5 Pillars of Islam and the basic history of the Muslim faith.
You won't want to miss this extraordinary opportunity to learn how to better understand and love your Muslim neighbors!
In-Person Tour
Date: Sunday, October 29th
Time: 4:15pm, tour begins at 4:30pm (Please note the time change!)
Address: 1-19 Oyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0065
Tokyo Camii and Diyanet Turkish Culture Center
Registration
***PLEASE COMPLETE 1 REGISTRATION FOR EACH ATTENDING TO MANAGE OUR SEAT COUNT***
Please only register for and bring children over the age of 8.
Seats are still available! Please register!
* For those unable to attend in person, but would like to view the live streaming of the event, please use the registration form and let us know by selecting "Zoom".
Parking
Public parking is limited but is available nearby the Mosque at commercial rates, including called Tama Park off Inokashira-Dori Avenue:
46, Uehara 3-Chōme
Shibuya, Tokyo
Japan 151-0064
Nearest Train Station: Yoyogi-Uehara (less than 5 minute walk)
Dress code
as provided by Tokyo Camii
Clothing should be modest for both men and women. For women, we expect an ankle-length skirt or trousers, which should not be tight-fitting or translucent, together with a long-sleeved and high-necked top. Men also should not wear short pants. A headscarf is essential for women inside the Prayer Hall.
Prayer Hall Rules
as provided by Tokyo Camii
Prayer Hall is a sacred place. Please observe the following rules:
‐ Please take your shoes off before entering the Prayer Hall, and put them to the shelves.
‐ Please keep quiet inside the Prayer Hall.
‐ Permission from the Office is necessary for taking photos or video recording of any kind.
‐ Please do not take photographs during the prayer.
‐ Observing the prayer scene is permissible; however, please be seated in the back of the Prayer-Hall and do not walk around.
‐ The upper floor is for women only.
‐ Please do not bring any pets inside the building.
Helpful Insights and Information from ChurchofJesusChrist.org:
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Muslims and Latter-day Saints: Beliefs, Values, and Lifestyles