What is the level of participation in Islamic worship and community activities in the area?
There are many different ways that Muslims in the area participate in Islamic worship and in the Muslim community. Some Muslims attend daily prayers five times a day at the masjids (mosques). The mosque is typically the center of religious, educational and social activities. Muslims congregate at masjids for the religiously mandated Friday prayers called salat al-Jumah, Friday communal prayers. Parents will also take their children to masjids for religious education classes held either after regular school during the week, or during the day on weekends. Masjids also host social programs such as wedding or graduation parties. Guest lecturers are invited to speak on a variety of religious issues as well as matters of immediate interest to the community. The Islamic Society of Greater Harrisburg holds Jumah prayers at 1:15 on Fridays and Islamic school, for both adults and youth, every Sunday from 10 am to 1:20 pm. During this time there are also services at 12:25 p.m. These prayers are o
