More than 90 mosques across Britain have been holding open days for people of all faiths. The #VisitMyMosque events facilitated by the Muslim Council of Britain is designed to help non-Muslims learn more about Islam and give Muslims the opportunity to “explain their faith beyond the hostile headlines”.

A map of some of the mosques who are taking part. Muslim Council of Britain

The events include exhibitions, talks, tours and of course tea and snacks!

Social media has been buzzing with people leaving feedback about their experiences using the hashtag #VisitMyMosque. Here are a few comments posted on Twitter by some of the visitors:

Alex thought his tour of the East London Mosque was ‘fascinating’

Just had a fascinating tour around the @elondonmosque as part of #VisitMyMosque. Really recommend it pic.twitter.com/aSoCbJoXkb — Alex Curran (@amlcurran) February 7, 2016

Chris found his first visit to a mosque ‘interesting and informative:

My first visit to a mosque today was interesting and informative #VisitMyMosque #Cardiff. Thanks @AIManarCentre pic.twitter.com/uWhJMYzX48 — Chris Edwards (@chris_edwardss) February 7, 2016

Isla thanked the Edinburgh Central Mosque for their ‘warm welcome’

Such an interesting visit to Edinburgh Central Mosque today – thanks to all for such a warm welcome (and scrum my food) #VisitMyMosque — Isla Jack (@IslaJack4) February 7, 2016

The Al Manar Centre also gave visitors the opportunity to have their names written in Arabic calligraphy:

Alison was pleased to visit her local Mosque, the Aisha Masjid in Reading:

It was my pleasure to #VisitMyMosque! @AishaMasjidIC are welcoming visitors from 11-5pm today. tours & talks. pic.twitter.com/Kt8wSY2ZeD — Alison Swaddle (@AlisonSwaddle) February 7, 2016

The London Central Mosque invited guests from different faiths:

London Central Mosque for @MuslimCouncil #VisitMyMosque: wonderful mix of turbans, kippas, scarves, clerical collars pic.twitter.com/rQp1U55vMI — Catriona Robertson (@multifaith) February 7, 2016

Simon enjoyed the samosas at the Hyderi Centre in Streatham:

Thanks to @HyderiCentre #Streatham for such a warm welcome, fascinating time and delicious samosas for #VisitMyMosque today #fb — Simon Drage (@simondrage) February 7, 2016

Patchy thanked the Newcastle Central Mosque and said she ‘met some amazing people’:

Thank you to Newcastle Central Mosque for having me today #VisitMyMosque Met some amazing people. — Patchy (@MissCJPatchy) February 7, 2016

Lisa thought the initiative was a great way to ‘break down barriers:

Loving the #VisitMyMosque tweets and pictures, great way to break down barriers. Well done @MuslimCouncil for this initiative! — Lisa O’Connor (@LHarbutt) February 7, 2016

Politicians including Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn also took part:

Local MP @jeremycorbyn visits local Finsbury Park Mosque today as part of #VisitMyMosque day pic.twitter.com/C9nazK2iGr — MCB (@MuslimCouncil) February 7, 2016

Conservative MP Rober Buckland tweeted describing the #VisitMyMosque event at the Manchester Road mosque in Swindon as a ‘success’

A successful #VisitMyMosque day here at Manchester Road Mosque #Swindon. Bringing our community even closer together pic.twitter.com/qXfbDDNv3b — Robert Buckland MP (@RobertBuckland) February 7, 2016

Here are some photos from some of the mosques which took part:

Darul Ummah Mosque, London. Photo: @shabbir200

Neeli Mosque, Rochdale. Photo: @cameramal

Newcastle Central Mosque, Newcastle. Photo: @ncmosque

West London Islamic Centre, London. Photo: @David_Millican

Madina Masjid, Batley. Photo: @clrspandor

The five pillars of Islam were explained as part East London Mosque’s open day:

5 Pillars of Islam Explained During Mosque Open DayUstadh Shafiur Rahman explains the five pillars of Islam to non-Muslim visitors during East London Mosque’s #VisitMyMosque open day.Video courtesy of LB24.tv Posted by IlmFeed on Sunday, 7 February 2016

Video: LB24.tv

Report by: Rafiq ibn Jubair