BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260709T030718EDT-1408dlIU8G@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20260709T070718Z DESCRIPTION:Join MORSL in visiting a local Shia Muslim community\, Masjid A hlillbait Mosque. Shia Islam is the second-largest branch of Islam. We wil l join them for a special discussion event to mark World Hijab Day\, “Unve iling the Truth about the hijabi experience in the Western world.”  Come l earn from the insider perspectives of Muslim women concerning this topic. We'll also enjoy a dinner with chicken\, rice\, and potatoes with the comm unity!We will meet at Concordia's campus at the LB Library Building at 5:3 0 PM and will travel together by the metro to Plamondon station\, where th e mosque is located. The discussion event will start at 6:30 PM. Event Age nda:5:30 pm: Meet at the LB atrium (Concordia campus)\, 1400 de Maisonneuv e West\, main floor5:45 pm: travel by STM to the mosque\, 4075 Av. de Cour trai\, Montréal (make sure you have a pass\, ticket or fare for the bus)6: 30-8:30 pm: gathering\, dinner and discussion with Ahlillbait youth commun ityApprox 8:30 pm: departure on your ownDress Code:Dress should be busines s casual (no jeans with holes or very casual clothing). Both men and women are expected to have their shoulders\, torsos and legs covered. Women may choose to cover their heads or not\; please bring a scarf or other coveri ng if you want to have this option.  You will be asked to remove your shoe s or boots at the entrance to the mosque\, but can keep your socks on.Gend er:Men and women pray separately at Masjid Ahlillbait and will sit separat ely in the workshop.  The community has told us that they generally avoid physically contact between people of different genders\; a respectful gree ting would include warm words and a smile\, but no handshakes or other phy sical contact.  If you have concerns about navigating the space\, please c ontact MfSC to discuss arrangements.Food:Our hosts are generously providin g dinner\, and have told us they plan to serve chicken (halal)\, potatoes and rice.  Please email morsl [at] mcgill.ca if you have dietary restricti ons\, but please note that they may not be able to accommodate all needs.  You can participate in the event without partaking in the shared food.Mor e Information:Ahlillbait Mosque http://ahlillbait.org/World Hijab Day http s://worldhijabday.com/ DTSTART:20250208T223000Z DTEND:20250209T010000Z LOCATION:CA\, Quebec\, Montreal\, LB Building\, Concordia University\, 1400 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest SUMMARY:My Neighbour's Faith: Masjid Ahlillbait Mosque URL:/involvement/channels/event/my-neighbours-faith-ma sjid-ahlillbait-mosque-362976 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR