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Posted on April 4th 2023
Year 10 GCSE RS Trip to East London Mosque
Year 10 GCSE RS students went on a trip to East London Mosque (ELM), Whitechapel, in March. The aim of this visit was for students to explore Islamic worship, which links to Paper 1 of their GCSE RS – Muslim Practices.
The students visited the Mosque to understand more about the importance of the five pillars and how the Mosque plays a major part in a Muslim's life.
Alongside this, students also learned about the history of the community and why the East End were a popular destination for immigrants in the 1950s, the benefits of living in a multicultural and diverse city, and what ELM are currently doing to support the community.
For most students it was the first time they visited East London, hearing the call of prayer, witnessing how prayer is performed and travelling out of Thamesmead.
What students said...
Here are some comments from our students on their experience:
- “My experience to the Mosque was eye opening and very helpful to understand Islamic beliefs. It led me to see how wide and diverse London is.” – Santino W.
- “I enjoyed my experience at the Mosque.” – Annabelle D.
- “A complete new experience.” – Joshua N.
- “ I was shocked on how they respect their God and each other, how everyone is equal and one.” – Bipasna G.
- “I loved my experience in the Mosque because I got to learn about different cultures, and I had a very good time as well.” – Jaskaran S.
- “It was interesting to see how the Mosque works and how Muslims worship.” – Archie F.
Students listening to the speaker explaining how the Abrahamic Prophets are related to Abraham and the reason why Muslims celebrate Hajj.
Students looking at the list of donors who have donated to the Mosque.
