Thought for the Week: Tea at the mosque

'Tea at the mosque' by Sila Collins-Walden

by Sila Collins-Walden 12th September 2014

Recently our Local Meeting, in conjunction with the interfaith group in Inverness, were invited to ‘tea at the mosque’. It took place on a Saturday afternoon in June just before the start of Ramadan. Quite a few Friends attended this afternoon ‘tea party’. It was held in a lovely little garden in the grounds of the mosque, surrounded by trees, on a bright sunny day. There was a wonderful array of food – tea, coffee, cakes and other goodies. They were all homemade and served by the ladies of the mosque. It was a feast that would equal one that we have at our own Quaker Meetings and discussion groups. There were lots of children present too, all enjoying the party fun.