Kavan Choksi On Etiquette At The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one place tourists to the UAE shouldn't miss. The awe-inspiring mosque offers a display of the country's religious and cultural heritage. In this post, Kavan Choksi shares a brief guide on etiquette when visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Image source:Wikimedia.org Dress Accordingly Modesty is the key when visiting places of worship. Women and men must wear loose-fitting clothes, preferably long-sleeves and long pants or skirts. Muslim women should always wear their hijab, while non-Muslim women are encouraged to wear a headscarf as the mosque is considered sacred. Kavan Choksi says that tourists wearing clothing deemed inappropriate will not be allowed inside the mosque. Observe Silence Enter the mosque solemnly and respectfully even when you don't see anyone praying. Men and women are not allowed to interact while inside the mosque and are encouraged to stay in their designated areas. Even friends should keep their greetings mi