Dozens of people showed up to meet each other, enjoy good food and music and learn a little bit about their history.

The event featured cultural and information booths as well as interactive activities.

"We're opening doors for our community, our neighbors, our coworkers, and our friends -- we're telling people what Islam is truly about," said Mohamed Makhlouf, a member of the mosque.

"There's a lot of misconception spreading around social media, so we want people to learn about Islam from real Muslims and ask any questions and feel comfortable with their neighbors."

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There were also displays of cultural artifacts, Arabic calligraphy and a henna station.

Source: Yahoo News