Can I breastfeed in a Mosque?

[LLOE7]

Hello,
Posting in chat as more likely to be seen than in the religious topic- hope that is okay!
I am planning on visiting a Mosque for an open day with my family- my ds is home Ed so it is for educational reasons. I have planned what I will wear to respectively cover myself, however did not think about breastfeeding! I have a four month old dd who is ebf. Is it okay to breastfeed in a Mosque, or should my dh and ds go without me and dd?

I am normally all for feed where you need to, but in this case I would check whether there might be a baby room or women's cloakroom or similar.

Maybe call them and ask? I'm sure they won't mind and I suspect they'll have somewhere quiet for you if that's the usual thing.

I attended an advice session in a mosque once (completely unrelated to religion they just used a room there) and everyone was amazingly welcoming. There was a wedding on at the time and my eldest was invited to join in some dancing and we were offered food.

I think I'd probably ask if I'm honest. But that applies to any kind of religious place in my head.... I'd feel the same about bottles or any other kind of eating. Not sure why though

Yes you can. I have. Men and women are separate anyway
I have breastfed in many mosques. However maybe have a cover up too just in case

I didn’t know women were allowed in mosques. I accidentally walked into one in Tunisia and got thoroughly told off (although the rules may have been different)

You're not allowed in , remember?

(this will not end well)

@HotChocolateLover
Men and women are separated in mosques - so you probably went in the wrong bit!

OP - I am sure they will accommodate as breastfeeding is actively encouraged in Islam until 2 years old I gather, but I would definitely enquire in advance. The etiquette at the mosque is so complex but you'll find they will be helpful!

Women were definitely allowed in at our local open day in a mosque. When I was on the beach in dubai a few years back there was a woman next to me wearing a hijab and breastfeeding so it's obviously not a big no-no. I'd check though just in case.

Check with the mosque in advance. I'm sure they'll make accommodations for you.

Female visitors are allowed in mosques. Muslims do pray separately, there will be designated areas for men and women, but that will not affect the OP's visit.

Yes you can. Islam actively encourages breastfeeding. You'll see women in the ladies areas adjusting their clothing, reapplying makeup, feeding babies, reading, having a snooze and all sorts. Relax and don't over think it.