On Thursday 23rd June we went to the Mosque in Ilford. We travelled there by bus, which took about 40minutes. When we arrived at the mosque there was a special man there to greet us. he was called an Imam. He was very friendly and made us feel welcome. He and 2 friends showed us around the mosque and explained that before they pray they have to wash all over including their feet. When you enter the mosque you all have to remove your shoes first. Then they took us upstairs to an area where Muslim children are taught all about Islam.
Before we left the men said a special prayer which lasted about half an hour. After this we all put our shoes back on and set back off to school. It was a memorable trip which we all enjoyed and it was interesting listening to other peoples religion.
