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Prayer Room Singapore Marina One: CBD Mall Musalla, Wudu Access and Muslim Travel Notes
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Summary: This Singapore prayer room guide visits the Muslim prayer space inside Marina One in the Central Business District. It keeps the mall setting, restaurant and supermarket context, musalla details, and travel notes intact.
There is a shopping mall in Singapore's Central Business District called Marina One. It mostly has restaurants, supermarkets, and therapy centers. The mall has a prayer room for Muslim guests to perform namaz.
It was my first time here and I spent a long time looking for it. I even ended up in the parking lot, and only found the right place after an Indian security guard helped me. Actually, it is quite easy to find. Go down the escalator, turn right into the mall, and you will see the prayer room at a glance.
There is a round window right next to the prayer room, so it is easy to spot.
The sign for the prayer room is a simple drawing of a mosque dome with a star and crescent symbol. Push the door open and you will see two doors, one on the left and one on the right. It has been a while since Eid al-Fitr (Kai Zhai Jie), but the decorations are still up.
The door on the right is for women, and the one on the left is for men. I pushed open the men's prayer room and found a shoe cabinet and a simple washing area to perform wudu. There is a restroom near the prayer room, so it is very convenient to perform wudu.
On top of the shoe cabinet, there are perfumes, prayer caps, and a mirror. It is quite thoughtful. I entered the prayer room and found it very clean. Everyone is quite disciplined, and the environment is well-maintained. It is quite spacious inside and can hold many people.
The prayer room is simply furnished. It is just a basic place for namaz, so there are no decorations, no minbar, and no mihrab. There are some simple decorations on the wall, along with a prayer schedule. You can see this in the various airport prayer rooms I have shared before.
Let's look back at the book corner at the back of the prayer room. There are many books, including a booklet that is a selection of the Quran translated into Malay. Some books are free to take. These are actually prepared as dawah materials.
I found Chinese books among the dawah materials. One was produced by the Muslim Converts Association of Singapore. I did not know Singapore had such an organization. I will definitely go visit them if I have the chance next time. view all
Summary: This Singapore prayer room guide visits the Muslim prayer space inside Marina One in the Central Business District. It keeps the mall setting, restaurant and supermarket context, musalla details, and travel notes intact.
There is a shopping mall in Singapore's Central Business District called Marina One. It mostly has restaurants, supermarkets, and therapy centers. The mall has a prayer room for Muslim guests to perform namaz.
It was my first time here and I spent a long time looking for it. I even ended up in the parking lot, and only found the right place after an Indian security guard helped me. Actually, it is quite easy to find. Go down the escalator, turn right into the mall, and you will see the prayer room at a glance.
There is a round window right next to the prayer room, so it is easy to spot.
The sign for the prayer room is a simple drawing of a mosque dome with a star and crescent symbol. Push the door open and you will see two doors, one on the left and one on the right. It has been a while since Eid al-Fitr (Kai Zhai Jie), but the decorations are still up.
The door on the right is for women, and the one on the left is for men. I pushed open the men's prayer room and found a shoe cabinet and a simple washing area to perform wudu. There is a restroom near the prayer room, so it is very convenient to perform wudu.
On top of the shoe cabinet, there are perfumes, prayer caps, and a mirror. It is quite thoughtful. I entered the prayer room and found it very clean. Everyone is quite disciplined, and the environment is well-maintained. It is quite spacious inside and can hold many people.
The prayer room is simply furnished. It is just a basic place for namaz, so there are no decorations, no minbar, and no mihrab. There are some simple decorations on the wall, along with a prayer schedule. You can see this in the various airport prayer rooms I have shared before.
Let's look back at the book corner at the back of the prayer room. There are many books, including a booklet that is a selection of the Quran translated into Malay. Some books are free to take. These are actually prepared as dawah materials.
I found Chinese books among the dawah materials. One was produced by the Muslim Converts Association of Singapore. I did not know Singapore had such an organization. I will definitely go visit them if I have the chance next time. view all
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Summary: This Singapore prayer room guide visits the Muslim prayer space inside Marina One in the Central Business District. It keeps the mall setting, restaurant and supermarket context, musalla details, and travel notes intact.
There is a shopping mall in Singapore's Central Business District called Marina One. It mostly has restaurants, supermarkets, and therapy centers. The mall has a prayer room for Muslim guests to perform namaz.
It was my first time here and I spent a long time looking for it. I even ended up in the parking lot, and only found the right place after an Indian security guard helped me. Actually, it is quite easy to find. Go down the escalator, turn right into the mall, and you will see the prayer room at a glance.
There is a round window right next to the prayer room, so it is easy to spot.
The sign for the prayer room is a simple drawing of a mosque dome with a star and crescent symbol. Push the door open and you will see two doors, one on the left and one on the right. It has been a while since Eid al-Fitr (Kai Zhai Jie), but the decorations are still up.
The door on the right is for women, and the one on the left is for men. I pushed open the men's prayer room and found a shoe cabinet and a simple washing area to perform wudu. There is a restroom near the prayer room, so it is very convenient to perform wudu.
On top of the shoe cabinet, there are perfumes, prayer caps, and a mirror. It is quite thoughtful. I entered the prayer room and found it very clean. Everyone is quite disciplined, and the environment is well-maintained. It is quite spacious inside and can hold many people.
The prayer room is simply furnished. It is just a basic place for namaz, so there are no decorations, no minbar, and no mihrab. There are some simple decorations on the wall, along with a prayer schedule. You can see this in the various airport prayer rooms I have shared before.
Let's look back at the book corner at the back of the prayer room. There are many books, including a booklet that is a selection of the Quran translated into Malay. Some books are free to take. These are actually prepared as dawah materials.
I found Chinese books among the dawah materials. One was produced by the Muslim Converts Association of Singapore. I did not know Singapore had such an organization. I will definitely go visit them if I have the chance next time.
Summary: This Singapore prayer room guide visits the Muslim prayer space inside Marina One in the Central Business District. It keeps the mall setting, restaurant and supermarket context, musalla details, and travel notes intact.
There is a shopping mall in Singapore's Central Business District called Marina One. It mostly has restaurants, supermarkets, and therapy centers. The mall has a prayer room for Muslim guests to perform namaz.
It was my first time here and I spent a long time looking for it. I even ended up in the parking lot, and only found the right place after an Indian security guard helped me. Actually, it is quite easy to find. Go down the escalator, turn right into the mall, and you will see the prayer room at a glance.
There is a round window right next to the prayer room, so it is easy to spot.
The sign for the prayer room is a simple drawing of a mosque dome with a star and crescent symbol. Push the door open and you will see two doors, one on the left and one on the right. It has been a while since Eid al-Fitr (Kai Zhai Jie), but the decorations are still up.
The door on the right is for women, and the one on the left is for men. I pushed open the men's prayer room and found a shoe cabinet and a simple washing area to perform wudu. There is a restroom near the prayer room, so it is very convenient to perform wudu.
On top of the shoe cabinet, there are perfumes, prayer caps, and a mirror. It is quite thoughtful. I entered the prayer room and found it very clean. Everyone is quite disciplined, and the environment is well-maintained. It is quite spacious inside and can hold many people.
The prayer room is simply furnished. It is just a basic place for namaz, so there are no decorations, no minbar, and no mihrab. There are some simple decorations on the wall, along with a prayer schedule. You can see this in the various airport prayer rooms I have shared before.
Let's look back at the book corner at the back of the prayer room. There are many books, including a booklet that is a selection of the Quran translated into Malay. Some books are free to take. These are actually prepared as dawah materials.
I found Chinese books among the dawah materials. One was produced by the Muslim Converts Association of Singapore. I did not know Singapore had such an organization. I will definitely go visit them if I have the chance next time.
Prayer Room Asia: Oman Muscat Airport Musalla, Ibadi Prayer Question and Transit Guide
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Summary: This Muscat airport prayer room guide records a visit while leaving Oman for Iran. It keeps the author's question about Ibadi Muslim prayer practice, the prayer-room setting, and the transit details unchanged.
When I left Oman for Iran, I visited the prayer room here for the first time. I wanted to see if the way Ibadi Muslims pray is any different. Unfortunately, I did not see it then.
Later, when I left Iran and returned to Oman, I went to the Grand Mosque in Muscat, the capital of Oman, and saw how Ibadi Muslims pray.
Unlike Sunni Muslims, Ibadi Muslims pray like this:
1. During prayer, Ibadi Muslims just stand with their arms at their sides, not folded or crossed.
2. After finishing their prayer, Ibadi Muslims only turn to the right to say the salam, not to the left.
These are the only two small differences. You could say they are only slightly different from Sunni Muslims who follow the Hanafi school.
I left Oman to head home and went to Muscat airport again. This time I was in a different terminal, and the prayer room was different too. It was much larger, bigger than some small mosques.
This airport is quite nice. You can always smell a faint, pleasant scent because they have incense burners placed everywhere. view all
Summary: This Muscat airport prayer room guide records a visit while leaving Oman for Iran. It keeps the author's question about Ibadi Muslim prayer practice, the prayer-room setting, and the transit details unchanged.
When I left Oman for Iran, I visited the prayer room here for the first time. I wanted to see if the way Ibadi Muslims pray is any different. Unfortunately, I did not see it then.
Later, when I left Iran and returned to Oman, I went to the Grand Mosque in Muscat, the capital of Oman, and saw how Ibadi Muslims pray.
Unlike Sunni Muslims, Ibadi Muslims pray like this:
1. During prayer, Ibadi Muslims just stand with their arms at their sides, not folded or crossed.
2. After finishing their prayer, Ibadi Muslims only turn to the right to say the salam, not to the left.
These are the only two small differences. You could say they are only slightly different from Sunni Muslims who follow the Hanafi school.
I left Oman to head home and went to Muscat airport again. This time I was in a different terminal, and the prayer room was different too. It was much larger, bigger than some small mosques.
This airport is quite nice. You can always smell a faint, pleasant scent because they have incense burners placed everywhere. view all
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Summary: This Muscat airport prayer room guide records a visit while leaving Oman for Iran. It keeps the author's question about Ibadi Muslim prayer practice, the prayer-room setting, and the transit details unchanged.
When I left Oman for Iran, I visited the prayer room here for the first time. I wanted to see if the way Ibadi Muslims pray is any different. Unfortunately, I did not see it then.
Later, when I left Iran and returned to Oman, I went to the Grand Mosque in Muscat, the capital of Oman, and saw how Ibadi Muslims pray.
Unlike Sunni Muslims, Ibadi Muslims pray like this:
1. During prayer, Ibadi Muslims just stand with their arms at their sides, not folded or crossed.
2. After finishing their prayer, Ibadi Muslims only turn to the right to say the salam, not to the left.
These are the only two small differences. You could say they are only slightly different from Sunni Muslims who follow the Hanafi school.
I left Oman to head home and went to Muscat airport again. This time I was in a different terminal, and the prayer room was different too. It was much larger, bigger than some small mosques.
This airport is quite nice. You can always smell a faint, pleasant scent because they have incense burners placed everywhere.
Summary: This Muscat airport prayer room guide records a visit while leaving Oman for Iran. It keeps the author's question about Ibadi Muslim prayer practice, the prayer-room setting, and the transit details unchanged.
When I left Oman for Iran, I visited the prayer room here for the first time. I wanted to see if the way Ibadi Muslims pray is any different. Unfortunately, I did not see it then.
Later, when I left Iran and returned to Oman, I went to the Grand Mosque in Muscat, the capital of Oman, and saw how Ibadi Muslims pray.
Unlike Sunni Muslims, Ibadi Muslims pray like this:
1. During prayer, Ibadi Muslims just stand with their arms at their sides, not folded or crossed.
2. After finishing their prayer, Ibadi Muslims only turn to the right to say the salam, not to the left.
These are the only two small differences. You could say they are only slightly different from Sunni Muslims who follow the Hanafi school.
I left Oman to head home and went to Muscat airport again. This time I was in a different terminal, and the prayer room was different too. It was much larger, bigger than some small mosques.
This airport is quite nice. You can always smell a faint, pleasant scent because they have incense burners placed everywhere.
Prayer Room Asia: Qatar Doha Airport Transit Musalla, Wudu Access and Muslim Flight Notes
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Summary: This Qatar Doha Airport prayer room guide follows the author's return journey after Iran and Oman. It preserves the ticketing route, airport transit context, prayer-room visit, and Muslim traveler details from the source.
I left Iran and returned to Oman. After a short stay in Oman, I started my journey back home. When I bought my flight home in Oman, I found out I had to transfer in Qatar. I slept for a night on a lounge chair at Doha Airport in Qatar. After I woke up, I went to the prayer room here.
Let me show you what it looks like inside. I have been to prayer rooms in other airports, including those in Oman, Singapore, Malaysia, and Iran, but the prayer room at Doha Airport in Qatar has the largest area for wudu (small ablution) I have ever seen.
When I entered the prayer room, the decor felt very simple, but it did not look cheap at all; the materials and design were clearly well thought out. Someone was praying in the room at the time, and there was also an old man wearing a felt cap (jianbing mao).
I remembered that my friend from Kashmir, who is now studying for his PhD in Japan, also gave me a hat like that. It is also interesting that this type of hat has appeared on ancient Greek statues.
The prayer room also had a schedule for the five daily prayers, which you can see in many Islamic places of worship. The calendar also shows the Islamic year 1447, which starts from the year the Prophet migrated from Mecca to Medina (July 16, 622 AD).
Actually, the whole airport has several prayer rooms. I ran into more than one just by walking around.
I also visited other parts of the airport, took photos of the big bear, looked at the cars, and even tried the airport light rail. In the end, I made it back home smoothly. With this, my trip has come to an end. I went to Vietnam, Singapore, the Maldives, and Malaysia.
Soon after, I went to Iran via Oman and transited through Qatar to return home. It is a pity that many videos and photos are missing. I will just have to wait until my next trip abroad to take more. view all
Summary: This Qatar Doha Airport prayer room guide follows the author's return journey after Iran and Oman. It preserves the ticketing route, airport transit context, prayer-room visit, and Muslim traveler details from the source.
I left Iran and returned to Oman. After a short stay in Oman, I started my journey back home. When I bought my flight home in Oman, I found out I had to transfer in Qatar. I slept for a night on a lounge chair at Doha Airport in Qatar. After I woke up, I went to the prayer room here.
Let me show you what it looks like inside. I have been to prayer rooms in other airports, including those in Oman, Singapore, Malaysia, and Iran, but the prayer room at Doha Airport in Qatar has the largest area for wudu (small ablution) I have ever seen.
When I entered the prayer room, the decor felt very simple, but it did not look cheap at all; the materials and design were clearly well thought out. Someone was praying in the room at the time, and there was also an old man wearing a felt cap (jianbing mao).
I remembered that my friend from Kashmir, who is now studying for his PhD in Japan, also gave me a hat like that. It is also interesting that this type of hat has appeared on ancient Greek statues.
The prayer room also had a schedule for the five daily prayers, which you can see in many Islamic places of worship. The calendar also shows the Islamic year 1447, which starts from the year the Prophet migrated from Mecca to Medina (July 16, 622 AD).
Actually, the whole airport has several prayer rooms. I ran into more than one just by walking around.
I also visited other parts of the airport, took photos of the big bear, looked at the cars, and even tried the airport light rail. In the end, I made it back home smoothly. With this, my trip has come to an end. I went to Vietnam, Singapore, the Maldives, and Malaysia.
Soon after, I went to Iran via Oman and transited through Qatar to return home. It is a pity that many videos and photos are missing. I will just have to wait until my next trip abroad to take more. view all
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Summary: This Qatar Doha Airport prayer room guide follows the author's return journey after Iran and Oman. It preserves the ticketing route, airport transit context, prayer-room visit, and Muslim traveler details from the source.
I left Iran and returned to Oman. After a short stay in Oman, I started my journey back home. When I bought my flight home in Oman, I found out I had to transfer in Qatar. I slept for a night on a lounge chair at Doha Airport in Qatar. After I woke up, I went to the prayer room here.
Let me show you what it looks like inside. I have been to prayer rooms in other airports, including those in Oman, Singapore, Malaysia, and Iran, but the prayer room at Doha Airport in Qatar has the largest area for wudu (small ablution) I have ever seen.
When I entered the prayer room, the decor felt very simple, but it did not look cheap at all; the materials and design were clearly well thought out. Someone was praying in the room at the time, and there was also an old man wearing a felt cap (jianbing mao).
I remembered that my friend from Kashmir, who is now studying for his PhD in Japan, also gave me a hat like that. It is also interesting that this type of hat has appeared on ancient Greek statues.
The prayer room also had a schedule for the five daily prayers, which you can see in many Islamic places of worship. The calendar also shows the Islamic year 1447, which starts from the year the Prophet migrated from Mecca to Medina (July 16, 622 AD).
Actually, the whole airport has several prayer rooms. I ran into more than one just by walking around.
I also visited other parts of the airport, took photos of the big bear, looked at the cars, and even tried the airport light rail. In the end, I made it back home smoothly. With this, my trip has come to an end. I went to Vietnam, Singapore, the Maldives, and Malaysia.
Soon after, I went to Iran via Oman and transited through Qatar to return home. It is a pity that many videos and photos are missing. I will just have to wait until my next trip abroad to take more.
Summary: This Qatar Doha Airport prayer room guide follows the author's return journey after Iran and Oman. It preserves the ticketing route, airport transit context, prayer-room visit, and Muslim traveler details from the source.
I left Iran and returned to Oman. After a short stay in Oman, I started my journey back home. When I bought my flight home in Oman, I found out I had to transfer in Qatar. I slept for a night on a lounge chair at Doha Airport in Qatar. After I woke up, I went to the prayer room here.
Let me show you what it looks like inside. I have been to prayer rooms in other airports, including those in Oman, Singapore, Malaysia, and Iran, but the prayer room at Doha Airport in Qatar has the largest area for wudu (small ablution) I have ever seen.
When I entered the prayer room, the decor felt very simple, but it did not look cheap at all; the materials and design were clearly well thought out. Someone was praying in the room at the time, and there was also an old man wearing a felt cap (jianbing mao).
I remembered that my friend from Kashmir, who is now studying for his PhD in Japan, also gave me a hat like that. It is also interesting that this type of hat has appeared on ancient Greek statues.
The prayer room also had a schedule for the five daily prayers, which you can see in many Islamic places of worship. The calendar also shows the Islamic year 1447, which starts from the year the Prophet migrated from Mecca to Medina (July 16, 622 AD).
Actually, the whole airport has several prayer rooms. I ran into more than one just by walking around.
I also visited other parts of the airport, took photos of the big bear, looked at the cars, and even tried the airport light rail. In the end, I made it back home smoothly. With this, my trip has come to an end. I went to Vietnam, Singapore, the Maldives, and Malaysia.
Soon after, I went to Iran via Oman and transited through Qatar to return home. It is a pity that many videos and photos are missing. I will just have to wait until my next trip abroad to take more.
Prayer Room Singapore Changi Airport: Terminal 2 Musalla, Wudu Access and Muslim Transit Guide
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Summary: This Singapore Changi Airport prayer room guide focuses on the Terminal 2 Muslim prayer space. It preserves the airport setting, clear prayer-room signs, male and female rooms, and the author's transit notes.
Singapore Changi Airport is an international hub. It is more than just an airport; it is the first stop for people visiting Singapore. The airport's Jewel Changi commercial complex features a spectacular indoor waterfall that pours down from the roof all the way to the basement. It is a magnificent sight.
Travelers can also ride the free light rail (skytrain) that passes by the waterfall while moving between the airport terminals.
All four terminals at Singapore Changi Airport have a prayer room. Today, I am introducing the prayer room in Terminal 2 (T2).
This place is easy to find because the signs are very clear (Image 2). They say 'dua room' in English, with the Chinese and Japanese characters for dua room next to them.
The prayer room is divided into separate areas for men and women (Image 3). There is a sensor at the door; just wave your hand in front of it, and the door opens automatically.
The entryway of the prayer room has a bench for changing shoes (Image 4) and a shoe cabinet (Image 5).
I have visited prayer rooms at Muscat Airport in Oman, Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran, Iran, the airport in Qatar, and Narita Airport in Japan. Compared to the prayer rooms in Middle Eastern airports, the one at Singapore's airport is quite simple. It has almost no decorations, much like the one in Japan.
The prayer room already has carpet, and various prayer mats are neatly laid out on top of it (Image 7).
While praying, I noticed that the people around me included both travelers and airport staff.
After finishing my prayer, I noticed a cabinet on the left. Inside, there were not only spare prayer mats but also a type of traditional Malay and Indonesian cloth (Image 9). Malay and Indonesian people use this long cloth to wrap around their lower bodies like a skirt when they pray. I once saw this kind of cloth in Qingdao, where I met an Indonesian friend who gave me one.
The cabinet also held various religious books, perfume (using perfume is a practice of the Prophet, which is worth following), and prayer caps. This seems to be a standard feature for prayer rooms in Singapore.
I visited Singapore shortly after Eid al-Fitr, so the decorations were still up in the subway stations, the airport, and all around the city. Even though the holiday had passed, I could still feel a bit of the festive spirit.
I noticed this especially when I left Singapore for Changi Airport.
The decorations in the check-in hall were mostly shaped like lanterns (fanous) and square rice cakes wrapped in palm leaves (ketupat). The displays also featured many fresh flowers and plants, along with a greeting card. Here is a simple translation of the text:
Changi Airport commemorates the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, which began on March 21 this year. During Ramadan, people fast, reflect on themselves, and give to charity.
The arrival of Eid al-Fitr (Malay: Hari Raya Aidilfitri) marks the end of Ramadan. People start the Eid al-Fitr celebration with a prayer of gratitude, then gather with family, friends, and neighbors.
The decorations are inspired by Eid al-Fitr traditions. Changi Airport wishes all Muslims a blessed Ramadan and a happy Eid al-Fitr!
In a few days, I will share a summary of the mosques, shrines (gongbei), and prayer rooms I visited in Singapore. Stay tuned view all
Summary: This Singapore Changi Airport prayer room guide focuses on the Terminal 2 Muslim prayer space. It preserves the airport setting, clear prayer-room signs, male and female rooms, and the author's transit notes.
Singapore Changi Airport is an international hub. It is more than just an airport; it is the first stop for people visiting Singapore. The airport's Jewel Changi commercial complex features a spectacular indoor waterfall that pours down from the roof all the way to the basement. It is a magnificent sight.
Travelers can also ride the free light rail (skytrain) that passes by the waterfall while moving between the airport terminals.
All four terminals at Singapore Changi Airport have a prayer room. Today, I am introducing the prayer room in Terminal 2 (T2).
This place is easy to find because the signs are very clear (Image 2). They say 'dua room' in English, with the Chinese and Japanese characters for dua room next to them.
The prayer room is divided into separate areas for men and women (Image 3). There is a sensor at the door; just wave your hand in front of it, and the door opens automatically.
The entryway of the prayer room has a bench for changing shoes (Image 4) and a shoe cabinet (Image 5).
I have visited prayer rooms at Muscat Airport in Oman, Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran, Iran, the airport in Qatar, and Narita Airport in Japan. Compared to the prayer rooms in Middle Eastern airports, the one at Singapore's airport is quite simple. It has almost no decorations, much like the one in Japan.
The prayer room already has carpet, and various prayer mats are neatly laid out on top of it (Image 7).
While praying, I noticed that the people around me included both travelers and airport staff.
After finishing my prayer, I noticed a cabinet on the left. Inside, there were not only spare prayer mats but also a type of traditional Malay and Indonesian cloth (Image 9). Malay and Indonesian people use this long cloth to wrap around their lower bodies like a skirt when they pray. I once saw this kind of cloth in Qingdao, where I met an Indonesian friend who gave me one.
The cabinet also held various religious books, perfume (using perfume is a practice of the Prophet, which is worth following), and prayer caps. This seems to be a standard feature for prayer rooms in Singapore.
I visited Singapore shortly after Eid al-Fitr, so the decorations were still up in the subway stations, the airport, and all around the city. Even though the holiday had passed, I could still feel a bit of the festive spirit.
I noticed this especially when I left Singapore for Changi Airport.
The decorations in the check-in hall were mostly shaped like lanterns (fanous) and square rice cakes wrapped in palm leaves (ketupat). The displays also featured many fresh flowers and plants, along with a greeting card. Here is a simple translation of the text:
Changi Airport commemorates the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, which began on March 21 this year. During Ramadan, people fast, reflect on themselves, and give to charity.
The arrival of Eid al-Fitr (Malay: Hari Raya Aidilfitri) marks the end of Ramadan. People start the Eid al-Fitr celebration with a prayer of gratitude, then gather with family, friends, and neighbors.
The decorations are inspired by Eid al-Fitr traditions. Changi Airport wishes all Muslims a blessed Ramadan and a happy Eid al-Fitr!
In a few days, I will share a summary of the mosques, shrines (gongbei), and prayer rooms I visited in Singapore. Stay tuned view all
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Summary: This Singapore Changi Airport prayer room guide focuses on the Terminal 2 Muslim prayer space. It preserves the airport setting, clear prayer-room signs, male and female rooms, and the author's transit notes.
Singapore Changi Airport is an international hub. It is more than just an airport; it is the first stop for people visiting Singapore. The airport's Jewel Changi commercial complex features a spectacular indoor waterfall that pours down from the roof all the way to the basement. It is a magnificent sight.
Travelers can also ride the free light rail (skytrain) that passes by the waterfall while moving between the airport terminals.
All four terminals at Singapore Changi Airport have a prayer room. Today, I am introducing the prayer room in Terminal 2 (T2).
This place is easy to find because the signs are very clear (Image 2). They say 'dua room' in English, with the Chinese and Japanese characters for dua room next to them.
The prayer room is divided into separate areas for men and women (Image 3). There is a sensor at the door; just wave your hand in front of it, and the door opens automatically.
The entryway of the prayer room has a bench for changing shoes (Image 4) and a shoe cabinet (Image 5).
I have visited prayer rooms at Muscat Airport in Oman, Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran, Iran, the airport in Qatar, and Narita Airport in Japan. Compared to the prayer rooms in Middle Eastern airports, the one at Singapore's airport is quite simple. It has almost no decorations, much like the one in Japan.
The prayer room already has carpet, and various prayer mats are neatly laid out on top of it (Image 7).
While praying, I noticed that the people around me included both travelers and airport staff.
After finishing my prayer, I noticed a cabinet on the left. Inside, there were not only spare prayer mats but also a type of traditional Malay and Indonesian cloth (Image 9). Malay and Indonesian people use this long cloth to wrap around their lower bodies like a skirt when they pray. I once saw this kind of cloth in Qingdao, where I met an Indonesian friend who gave me one.
The cabinet also held various religious books, perfume (using perfume is a practice of the Prophet, which is worth following), and prayer caps. This seems to be a standard feature for prayer rooms in Singapore.
I visited Singapore shortly after Eid al-Fitr, so the decorations were still up in the subway stations, the airport, and all around the city. Even though the holiday had passed, I could still feel a bit of the festive spirit.
I noticed this especially when I left Singapore for Changi Airport.
The decorations in the check-in hall were mostly shaped like lanterns (fanous) and square rice cakes wrapped in palm leaves (ketupat). The displays also featured many fresh flowers and plants, along with a greeting card. Here is a simple translation of the text:
Changi Airport commemorates the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, which began on March 21 this year. During Ramadan, people fast, reflect on themselves, and give to charity.
The arrival of Eid al-Fitr (Malay: Hari Raya Aidilfitri) marks the end of Ramadan. People start the Eid al-Fitr celebration with a prayer of gratitude, then gather with family, friends, and neighbors.
The decorations are inspired by Eid al-Fitr traditions. Changi Airport wishes all Muslims a blessed Ramadan and a happy Eid al-Fitr!
In a few days, I will share a summary of the mosques, shrines (gongbei), and prayer rooms I visited in Singapore. Stay tuned
Summary: This Singapore Changi Airport prayer room guide focuses on the Terminal 2 Muslim prayer space. It preserves the airport setting, clear prayer-room signs, male and female rooms, and the author's transit notes.
Singapore Changi Airport is an international hub. It is more than just an airport; it is the first stop for people visiting Singapore. The airport's Jewel Changi commercial complex features a spectacular indoor waterfall that pours down from the roof all the way to the basement. It is a magnificent sight.
Travelers can also ride the free light rail (skytrain) that passes by the waterfall while moving between the airport terminals.
All four terminals at Singapore Changi Airport have a prayer room. Today, I am introducing the prayer room in Terminal 2 (T2).
This place is easy to find because the signs are very clear (Image 2). They say 'dua room' in English, with the Chinese and Japanese characters for dua room next to them.
The prayer room is divided into separate areas for men and women (Image 3). There is a sensor at the door; just wave your hand in front of it, and the door opens automatically.
The entryway of the prayer room has a bench for changing shoes (Image 4) and a shoe cabinet (Image 5).
I have visited prayer rooms at Muscat Airport in Oman, Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran, Iran, the airport in Qatar, and Narita Airport in Japan. Compared to the prayer rooms in Middle Eastern airports, the one at Singapore's airport is quite simple. It has almost no decorations, much like the one in Japan.
The prayer room already has carpet, and various prayer mats are neatly laid out on top of it (Image 7).
While praying, I noticed that the people around me included both travelers and airport staff.
After finishing my prayer, I noticed a cabinet on the left. Inside, there were not only spare prayer mats but also a type of traditional Malay and Indonesian cloth (Image 9). Malay and Indonesian people use this long cloth to wrap around their lower bodies like a skirt when they pray. I once saw this kind of cloth in Qingdao, where I met an Indonesian friend who gave me one.
The cabinet also held various religious books, perfume (using perfume is a practice of the Prophet, which is worth following), and prayer caps. This seems to be a standard feature for prayer rooms in Singapore.
I visited Singapore shortly after Eid al-Fitr, so the decorations were still up in the subway stations, the airport, and all around the city. Even though the holiday had passed, I could still feel a bit of the festive spirit.
I noticed this especially when I left Singapore for Changi Airport.
The decorations in the check-in hall were mostly shaped like lanterns (fanous) and square rice cakes wrapped in palm leaves (ketupat). The displays also featured many fresh flowers and plants, along with a greeting card. Here is a simple translation of the text:
Changi Airport commemorates the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, which began on March 21 this year. During Ramadan, people fast, reflect on themselves, and give to charity.
The arrival of Eid al-Fitr (Malay: Hari Raya Aidilfitri) marks the end of Ramadan. People start the Eid al-Fitr celebration with a prayer of gratitude, then gather with family, friends, and neighbors.
The decorations are inspired by Eid al-Fitr traditions. Changi Airport wishes all Muslims a blessed Ramadan and a happy Eid al-Fitr!
In a few days, I will share a summary of the mosques, shrines (gongbei), and prayer rooms I visited in Singapore. Stay tuned
Prayer Room Iran Tehran Airport: Imam Khomeini Airport Second-Floor Musalla and Wudu Notes
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Summary: This prayer room guide covers the second-floor Muslim prayer space at Imam Khomeini Airport in Iran. It keeps the airport route, earlier first-floor mosque reference, wudu notes, and travel details in the same order as the source.
I showed you the mosque on the first floor of this airport last time, when I first landed in Iran. Leaving Iran this time, I had the chance to see the mosque on the second floor. But getting here was not easy.
Let me tell you the story of what happened before I reached the second-floor mosque.
That morning, I took a taxi from Qom to the bus station to catch a ride back to Tehran. My next plan was to go to Turkey. Turkey did not have visa-free entry then, so I spent a few hundred yuan to get an e-visa. I also bought my round-trip flight tickets.
Unexpectedly, I left my phone in the taxi. I tried to find it, but it was gone. Without my phone, I could not show my flight details or visa documents. Not only could I not go to Turkey, but even getting back home became difficult.
My backup phone was not linked to any payment methods, so I could not buy another ticket. I had my credit cards with me, but because of sanctions on Iran, I could not use any credit cards or bank cards from outside the country. What about cash? I had already spent all my Iranian rials.
Luckily, I still had about 1,000 yuan in cash in my small bag, which I got by exchanging the leftover Vietnamese dong I had when I left Vietnam. Otherwise, I would have really been stuck in Iran.
I used that yuan to exchange for some rials, then used the rials at a manual counter to buy a plane ticket to Oman, because Oman is visa-free and I had been there before, so I knew exactly what the entry process was like.
Once I successfully left Iran and reached Oman, everything would be easy because I had my cards with me and could withdraw money there to buy tickets much more conveniently.
Thankfully, everything went as I hoped. I slept one night in the airport terminal, and while I was there, I met a young Kurdish man in the prayer room who was heading to Turkey and then flying to the UK. His family was already waiting for him there. He asked me if Chinese people really eat dog meat.
I told him it is true, but only a very small number of people eat it. It seems foreigners really care about whether Chinese people eat dog meat.
Finally, let me show you the prayer room on the second floor. The prayer rooms in Iran are the most elaborately decorated ones I have ever seen. A staff member inside was holding a plastic box of food and asked if I wanted to eat.
I left the prayer room and headed to the security checkpoint. I passed through easily, and after a short flight, I arrived in Oman. That led to the two posts I wrote about mosques in Oman. view all
Summary: This prayer room guide covers the second-floor Muslim prayer space at Imam Khomeini Airport in Iran. It keeps the airport route, earlier first-floor mosque reference, wudu notes, and travel details in the same order as the source.
I showed you the mosque on the first floor of this airport last time, when I first landed in Iran. Leaving Iran this time, I had the chance to see the mosque on the second floor. But getting here was not easy.
Let me tell you the story of what happened before I reached the second-floor mosque.
That morning, I took a taxi from Qom to the bus station to catch a ride back to Tehran. My next plan was to go to Turkey. Turkey did not have visa-free entry then, so I spent a few hundred yuan to get an e-visa. I also bought my round-trip flight tickets.
Unexpectedly, I left my phone in the taxi. I tried to find it, but it was gone. Without my phone, I could not show my flight details or visa documents. Not only could I not go to Turkey, but even getting back home became difficult.
My backup phone was not linked to any payment methods, so I could not buy another ticket. I had my credit cards with me, but because of sanctions on Iran, I could not use any credit cards or bank cards from outside the country. What about cash? I had already spent all my Iranian rials.
Luckily, I still had about 1,000 yuan in cash in my small bag, which I got by exchanging the leftover Vietnamese dong I had when I left Vietnam. Otherwise, I would have really been stuck in Iran.
I used that yuan to exchange for some rials, then used the rials at a manual counter to buy a plane ticket to Oman, because Oman is visa-free and I had been there before, so I knew exactly what the entry process was like.
Once I successfully left Iran and reached Oman, everything would be easy because I had my cards with me and could withdraw money there to buy tickets much more conveniently.
Thankfully, everything went as I hoped. I slept one night in the airport terminal, and while I was there, I met a young Kurdish man in the prayer room who was heading to Turkey and then flying to the UK. His family was already waiting for him there. He asked me if Chinese people really eat dog meat.
I told him it is true, but only a very small number of people eat it. It seems foreigners really care about whether Chinese people eat dog meat.
Finally, let me show you the prayer room on the second floor. The prayer rooms in Iran are the most elaborately decorated ones I have ever seen. A staff member inside was holding a plastic box of food and asked if I wanted to eat.
I left the prayer room and headed to the security checkpoint. I passed through easily, and after a short flight, I arrived in Oman. That led to the two posts I wrote about mosques in Oman. view all
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Summary: This prayer room guide covers the second-floor Muslim prayer space at Imam Khomeini Airport in Iran. It keeps the airport route, earlier first-floor mosque reference, wudu notes, and travel details in the same order as the source.
I showed you the mosque on the first floor of this airport last time, when I first landed in Iran. Leaving Iran this time, I had the chance to see the mosque on the second floor. But getting here was not easy.
Let me tell you the story of what happened before I reached the second-floor mosque.
That morning, I took a taxi from Qom to the bus station to catch a ride back to Tehran. My next plan was to go to Turkey. Turkey did not have visa-free entry then, so I spent a few hundred yuan to get an e-visa. I also bought my round-trip flight tickets.
Unexpectedly, I left my phone in the taxi. I tried to find it, but it was gone. Without my phone, I could not show my flight details or visa documents. Not only could I not go to Turkey, but even getting back home became difficult.
My backup phone was not linked to any payment methods, so I could not buy another ticket. I had my credit cards with me, but because of sanctions on Iran, I could not use any credit cards or bank cards from outside the country. What about cash? I had already spent all my Iranian rials.
Luckily, I still had about 1,000 yuan in cash in my small bag, which I got by exchanging the leftover Vietnamese dong I had when I left Vietnam. Otherwise, I would have really been stuck in Iran.
I used that yuan to exchange for some rials, then used the rials at a manual counter to buy a plane ticket to Oman, because Oman is visa-free and I had been there before, so I knew exactly what the entry process was like.
Once I successfully left Iran and reached Oman, everything would be easy because I had my cards with me and could withdraw money there to buy tickets much more conveniently.
Thankfully, everything went as I hoped. I slept one night in the airport terminal, and while I was there, I met a young Kurdish man in the prayer room who was heading to Turkey and then flying to the UK. His family was already waiting for him there. He asked me if Chinese people really eat dog meat.
I told him it is true, but only a very small number of people eat it. It seems foreigners really care about whether Chinese people eat dog meat.
Finally, let me show you the prayer room on the second floor. The prayer rooms in Iran are the most elaborately decorated ones I have ever seen. A staff member inside was holding a plastic box of food and asked if I wanted to eat.
I left the prayer room and headed to the security checkpoint. I passed through easily, and after a short flight, I arrived in Oman. That led to the two posts I wrote about mosques in Oman.
Summary: This prayer room guide covers the second-floor Muslim prayer space at Imam Khomeini Airport in Iran. It keeps the airport route, earlier first-floor mosque reference, wudu notes, and travel details in the same order as the source.
I showed you the mosque on the first floor of this airport last time, when I first landed in Iran. Leaving Iran this time, I had the chance to see the mosque on the second floor. But getting here was not easy.
Let me tell you the story of what happened before I reached the second-floor mosque.
That morning, I took a taxi from Qom to the bus station to catch a ride back to Tehran. My next plan was to go to Turkey. Turkey did not have visa-free entry then, so I spent a few hundred yuan to get an e-visa. I also bought my round-trip flight tickets.
Unexpectedly, I left my phone in the taxi. I tried to find it, but it was gone. Without my phone, I could not show my flight details or visa documents. Not only could I not go to Turkey, but even getting back home became difficult.
My backup phone was not linked to any payment methods, so I could not buy another ticket. I had my credit cards with me, but because of sanctions on Iran, I could not use any credit cards or bank cards from outside the country. What about cash? I had already spent all my Iranian rials.
Luckily, I still had about 1,000 yuan in cash in my small bag, which I got by exchanging the leftover Vietnamese dong I had when I left Vietnam. Otherwise, I would have really been stuck in Iran.
I used that yuan to exchange for some rials, then used the rials at a manual counter to buy a plane ticket to Oman, because Oman is visa-free and I had been there before, so I knew exactly what the entry process was like.
Once I successfully left Iran and reached Oman, everything would be easy because I had my cards with me and could withdraw money there to buy tickets much more conveniently.
Thankfully, everything went as I hoped. I slept one night in the airport terminal, and while I was there, I met a young Kurdish man in the prayer room who was heading to Turkey and then flying to the UK. His family was already waiting for him there. He asked me if Chinese people really eat dog meat.
I told him it is true, but only a very small number of people eat it. It seems foreigners really care about whether Chinese people eat dog meat.
Finally, let me show you the prayer room on the second floor. The prayer rooms in Iran are the most elaborately decorated ones I have ever seen. A staff member inside was holding a plastic box of food and asked if I wanted to eat.
I left the prayer room and headed to the security checkpoint. I passed through easily, and after a short flight, I arrived in Oman. That led to the two posts I wrote about mosques in Oman.
Prayer Room Singapore Marina One: CBD Mall Musalla, Wudu Access and Muslim Travel Notes
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Summary: This Singapore prayer room guide visits the Muslim prayer space inside Marina One in the Central Business District. It keeps the mall setting, restaurant and supermarket context, musalla details, and travel notes intact.
There is a shopping mall in Singapore's Central Business District called Marina One. It mostly has restaurants, supermarkets, and therapy centers. The mall has a prayer room for Muslim guests to perform namaz.
It was my first time here and I spent a long time looking for it. I even ended up in the parking lot, and only found the right place after an Indian security guard helped me. Actually, it is quite easy to find. Go down the escalator, turn right into the mall, and you will see the prayer room at a glance.
There is a round window right next to the prayer room, so it is easy to spot.
The sign for the prayer room is a simple drawing of a mosque dome with a star and crescent symbol. Push the door open and you will see two doors, one on the left and one on the right. It has been a while since Eid al-Fitr (Kai Zhai Jie), but the decorations are still up.
The door on the right is for women, and the one on the left is for men. I pushed open the men's prayer room and found a shoe cabinet and a simple washing area to perform wudu. There is a restroom near the prayer room, so it is very convenient to perform wudu.
On top of the shoe cabinet, there are perfumes, prayer caps, and a mirror. It is quite thoughtful. I entered the prayer room and found it very clean. Everyone is quite disciplined, and the environment is well-maintained. It is quite spacious inside and can hold many people.
The prayer room is simply furnished. It is just a basic place for namaz, so there are no decorations, no minbar, and no mihrab. There are some simple decorations on the wall, along with a prayer schedule. You can see this in the various airport prayer rooms I have shared before.
Let's look back at the book corner at the back of the prayer room. There are many books, including a booklet that is a selection of the Quran translated into Malay. Some books are free to take. These are actually prepared as dawah materials.
I found Chinese books among the dawah materials. One was produced by the Muslim Converts Association of Singapore. I did not know Singapore had such an organization. I will definitely go visit them if I have the chance next time. view all
Summary: This Singapore prayer room guide visits the Muslim prayer space inside Marina One in the Central Business District. It keeps the mall setting, restaurant and supermarket context, musalla details, and travel notes intact.
There is a shopping mall in Singapore's Central Business District called Marina One. It mostly has restaurants, supermarkets, and therapy centers. The mall has a prayer room for Muslim guests to perform namaz.
It was my first time here and I spent a long time looking for it. I even ended up in the parking lot, and only found the right place after an Indian security guard helped me. Actually, it is quite easy to find. Go down the escalator, turn right into the mall, and you will see the prayer room at a glance.
There is a round window right next to the prayer room, so it is easy to spot.
The sign for the prayer room is a simple drawing of a mosque dome with a star and crescent symbol. Push the door open and you will see two doors, one on the left and one on the right. It has been a while since Eid al-Fitr (Kai Zhai Jie), but the decorations are still up.
The door on the right is for women, and the one on the left is for men. I pushed open the men's prayer room and found a shoe cabinet and a simple washing area to perform wudu. There is a restroom near the prayer room, so it is very convenient to perform wudu.
On top of the shoe cabinet, there are perfumes, prayer caps, and a mirror. It is quite thoughtful. I entered the prayer room and found it very clean. Everyone is quite disciplined, and the environment is well-maintained. It is quite spacious inside and can hold many people.
The prayer room is simply furnished. It is just a basic place for namaz, so there are no decorations, no minbar, and no mihrab. There are some simple decorations on the wall, along with a prayer schedule. You can see this in the various airport prayer rooms I have shared before.
Let's look back at the book corner at the back of the prayer room. There are many books, including a booklet that is a selection of the Quran translated into Malay. Some books are free to take. These are actually prepared as dawah materials.
I found Chinese books among the dawah materials. One was produced by the Muslim Converts Association of Singapore. I did not know Singapore had such an organization. I will definitely go visit them if I have the chance next time. view all
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Summary: This Singapore prayer room guide visits the Muslim prayer space inside Marina One in the Central Business District. It keeps the mall setting, restaurant and supermarket context, musalla details, and travel notes intact.
There is a shopping mall in Singapore's Central Business District called Marina One. It mostly has restaurants, supermarkets, and therapy centers. The mall has a prayer room for Muslim guests to perform namaz.
It was my first time here and I spent a long time looking for it. I even ended up in the parking lot, and only found the right place after an Indian security guard helped me. Actually, it is quite easy to find. Go down the escalator, turn right into the mall, and you will see the prayer room at a glance.
There is a round window right next to the prayer room, so it is easy to spot.
The sign for the prayer room is a simple drawing of a mosque dome with a star and crescent symbol. Push the door open and you will see two doors, one on the left and one on the right. It has been a while since Eid al-Fitr (Kai Zhai Jie), but the decorations are still up.
The door on the right is for women, and the one on the left is for men. I pushed open the men's prayer room and found a shoe cabinet and a simple washing area to perform wudu. There is a restroom near the prayer room, so it is very convenient to perform wudu.
On top of the shoe cabinet, there are perfumes, prayer caps, and a mirror. It is quite thoughtful. I entered the prayer room and found it very clean. Everyone is quite disciplined, and the environment is well-maintained. It is quite spacious inside and can hold many people.
The prayer room is simply furnished. It is just a basic place for namaz, so there are no decorations, no minbar, and no mihrab. There are some simple decorations on the wall, along with a prayer schedule. You can see this in the various airport prayer rooms I have shared before.
Let's look back at the book corner at the back of the prayer room. There are many books, including a booklet that is a selection of the Quran translated into Malay. Some books are free to take. These are actually prepared as dawah materials.
I found Chinese books among the dawah materials. One was produced by the Muslim Converts Association of Singapore. I did not know Singapore had such an organization. I will definitely go visit them if I have the chance next time.
Summary: This Singapore prayer room guide visits the Muslim prayer space inside Marina One in the Central Business District. It keeps the mall setting, restaurant and supermarket context, musalla details, and travel notes intact.
There is a shopping mall in Singapore's Central Business District called Marina One. It mostly has restaurants, supermarkets, and therapy centers. The mall has a prayer room for Muslim guests to perform namaz.
It was my first time here and I spent a long time looking for it. I even ended up in the parking lot, and only found the right place after an Indian security guard helped me. Actually, it is quite easy to find. Go down the escalator, turn right into the mall, and you will see the prayer room at a glance.
There is a round window right next to the prayer room, so it is easy to spot.
The sign for the prayer room is a simple drawing of a mosque dome with a star and crescent symbol. Push the door open and you will see two doors, one on the left and one on the right. It has been a while since Eid al-Fitr (Kai Zhai Jie), but the decorations are still up.
The door on the right is for women, and the one on the left is for men. I pushed open the men's prayer room and found a shoe cabinet and a simple washing area to perform wudu. There is a restroom near the prayer room, so it is very convenient to perform wudu.
On top of the shoe cabinet, there are perfumes, prayer caps, and a mirror. It is quite thoughtful. I entered the prayer room and found it very clean. Everyone is quite disciplined, and the environment is well-maintained. It is quite spacious inside and can hold many people.
The prayer room is simply furnished. It is just a basic place for namaz, so there are no decorations, no minbar, and no mihrab. There are some simple decorations on the wall, along with a prayer schedule. You can see this in the various airport prayer rooms I have shared before.
Let's look back at the book corner at the back of the prayer room. There are many books, including a booklet that is a selection of the Quran translated into Malay. Some books are free to take. These are actually prepared as dawah materials.
I found Chinese books among the dawah materials. One was produced by the Muslim Converts Association of Singapore. I did not know Singapore had such an organization. I will definitely go visit them if I have the chance next time.
Prayer Room Asia: Oman Muscat Airport Musalla, Ibadi Prayer Question and Transit Guide
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Summary: This Muscat airport prayer room guide records a visit while leaving Oman for Iran. It keeps the author's question about Ibadi Muslim prayer practice, the prayer-room setting, and the transit details unchanged.
When I left Oman for Iran, I visited the prayer room here for the first time. I wanted to see if the way Ibadi Muslims pray is any different. Unfortunately, I did not see it then.
Later, when I left Iran and returned to Oman, I went to the Grand Mosque in Muscat, the capital of Oman, and saw how Ibadi Muslims pray.
Unlike Sunni Muslims, Ibadi Muslims pray like this:
1. During prayer, Ibadi Muslims just stand with their arms at their sides, not folded or crossed.
2. After finishing their prayer, Ibadi Muslims only turn to the right to say the salam, not to the left.
These are the only two small differences. You could say they are only slightly different from Sunni Muslims who follow the Hanafi school.
I left Oman to head home and went to Muscat airport again. This time I was in a different terminal, and the prayer room was different too. It was much larger, bigger than some small mosques.
This airport is quite nice. You can always smell a faint, pleasant scent because they have incense burners placed everywhere. view all
Summary: This Muscat airport prayer room guide records a visit while leaving Oman for Iran. It keeps the author's question about Ibadi Muslim prayer practice, the prayer-room setting, and the transit details unchanged.
When I left Oman for Iran, I visited the prayer room here for the first time. I wanted to see if the way Ibadi Muslims pray is any different. Unfortunately, I did not see it then.
Later, when I left Iran and returned to Oman, I went to the Grand Mosque in Muscat, the capital of Oman, and saw how Ibadi Muslims pray.
Unlike Sunni Muslims, Ibadi Muslims pray like this:
1. During prayer, Ibadi Muslims just stand with their arms at their sides, not folded or crossed.
2. After finishing their prayer, Ibadi Muslims only turn to the right to say the salam, not to the left.
These are the only two small differences. You could say they are only slightly different from Sunni Muslims who follow the Hanafi school.
I left Oman to head home and went to Muscat airport again. This time I was in a different terminal, and the prayer room was different too. It was much larger, bigger than some small mosques.
This airport is quite nice. You can always smell a faint, pleasant scent because they have incense burners placed everywhere. view all
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Summary: This Muscat airport prayer room guide records a visit while leaving Oman for Iran. It keeps the author's question about Ibadi Muslim prayer practice, the prayer-room setting, and the transit details unchanged.
When I left Oman for Iran, I visited the prayer room here for the first time. I wanted to see if the way Ibadi Muslims pray is any different. Unfortunately, I did not see it then.
Later, when I left Iran and returned to Oman, I went to the Grand Mosque in Muscat, the capital of Oman, and saw how Ibadi Muslims pray.
Unlike Sunni Muslims, Ibadi Muslims pray like this:
1. During prayer, Ibadi Muslims just stand with their arms at their sides, not folded or crossed.
2. After finishing their prayer, Ibadi Muslims only turn to the right to say the salam, not to the left.
These are the only two small differences. You could say they are only slightly different from Sunni Muslims who follow the Hanafi school.
I left Oman to head home and went to Muscat airport again. This time I was in a different terminal, and the prayer room was different too. It was much larger, bigger than some small mosques.
This airport is quite nice. You can always smell a faint, pleasant scent because they have incense burners placed everywhere.
Summary: This Muscat airport prayer room guide records a visit while leaving Oman for Iran. It keeps the author's question about Ibadi Muslim prayer practice, the prayer-room setting, and the transit details unchanged.
When I left Oman for Iran, I visited the prayer room here for the first time. I wanted to see if the way Ibadi Muslims pray is any different. Unfortunately, I did not see it then.
Later, when I left Iran and returned to Oman, I went to the Grand Mosque in Muscat, the capital of Oman, and saw how Ibadi Muslims pray.
Unlike Sunni Muslims, Ibadi Muslims pray like this:
1. During prayer, Ibadi Muslims just stand with their arms at their sides, not folded or crossed.
2. After finishing their prayer, Ibadi Muslims only turn to the right to say the salam, not to the left.
These are the only two small differences. You could say they are only slightly different from Sunni Muslims who follow the Hanafi school.
I left Oman to head home and went to Muscat airport again. This time I was in a different terminal, and the prayer room was different too. It was much larger, bigger than some small mosques.
This airport is quite nice. You can always smell a faint, pleasant scent because they have incense burners placed everywhere.
Prayer Room Asia: Qatar Doha Airport Transit Musalla, Wudu Access and Muslim Flight Notes
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Summary: This Qatar Doha Airport prayer room guide follows the author's return journey after Iran and Oman. It preserves the ticketing route, airport transit context, prayer-room visit, and Muslim traveler details from the source.
I left Iran and returned to Oman. After a short stay in Oman, I started my journey back home. When I bought my flight home in Oman, I found out I had to transfer in Qatar. I slept for a night on a lounge chair at Doha Airport in Qatar. After I woke up, I went to the prayer room here.
Let me show you what it looks like inside. I have been to prayer rooms in other airports, including those in Oman, Singapore, Malaysia, and Iran, but the prayer room at Doha Airport in Qatar has the largest area for wudu (small ablution) I have ever seen.
When I entered the prayer room, the decor felt very simple, but it did not look cheap at all; the materials and design were clearly well thought out. Someone was praying in the room at the time, and there was also an old man wearing a felt cap (jianbing mao).
I remembered that my friend from Kashmir, who is now studying for his PhD in Japan, also gave me a hat like that. It is also interesting that this type of hat has appeared on ancient Greek statues.
The prayer room also had a schedule for the five daily prayers, which you can see in many Islamic places of worship. The calendar also shows the Islamic year 1447, which starts from the year the Prophet migrated from Mecca to Medina (July 16, 622 AD).
Actually, the whole airport has several prayer rooms. I ran into more than one just by walking around.
I also visited other parts of the airport, took photos of the big bear, looked at the cars, and even tried the airport light rail. In the end, I made it back home smoothly. With this, my trip has come to an end. I went to Vietnam, Singapore, the Maldives, and Malaysia.
Soon after, I went to Iran via Oman and transited through Qatar to return home. It is a pity that many videos and photos are missing. I will just have to wait until my next trip abroad to take more. view all
Summary: This Qatar Doha Airport prayer room guide follows the author's return journey after Iran and Oman. It preserves the ticketing route, airport transit context, prayer-room visit, and Muslim traveler details from the source.
I left Iran and returned to Oman. After a short stay in Oman, I started my journey back home. When I bought my flight home in Oman, I found out I had to transfer in Qatar. I slept for a night on a lounge chair at Doha Airport in Qatar. After I woke up, I went to the prayer room here.
Let me show you what it looks like inside. I have been to prayer rooms in other airports, including those in Oman, Singapore, Malaysia, and Iran, but the prayer room at Doha Airport in Qatar has the largest area for wudu (small ablution) I have ever seen.
When I entered the prayer room, the decor felt very simple, but it did not look cheap at all; the materials and design were clearly well thought out. Someone was praying in the room at the time, and there was also an old man wearing a felt cap (jianbing mao).
I remembered that my friend from Kashmir, who is now studying for his PhD in Japan, also gave me a hat like that. It is also interesting that this type of hat has appeared on ancient Greek statues.
The prayer room also had a schedule for the five daily prayers, which you can see in many Islamic places of worship. The calendar also shows the Islamic year 1447, which starts from the year the Prophet migrated from Mecca to Medina (July 16, 622 AD).
Actually, the whole airport has several prayer rooms. I ran into more than one just by walking around.
I also visited other parts of the airport, took photos of the big bear, looked at the cars, and even tried the airport light rail. In the end, I made it back home smoothly. With this, my trip has come to an end. I went to Vietnam, Singapore, the Maldives, and Malaysia.
Soon after, I went to Iran via Oman and transited through Qatar to return home. It is a pity that many videos and photos are missing. I will just have to wait until my next trip abroad to take more. view all
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Summary: This Qatar Doha Airport prayer room guide follows the author's return journey after Iran and Oman. It preserves the ticketing route, airport transit context, prayer-room visit, and Muslim traveler details from the source.
I left Iran and returned to Oman. After a short stay in Oman, I started my journey back home. When I bought my flight home in Oman, I found out I had to transfer in Qatar. I slept for a night on a lounge chair at Doha Airport in Qatar. After I woke up, I went to the prayer room here.
Let me show you what it looks like inside. I have been to prayer rooms in other airports, including those in Oman, Singapore, Malaysia, and Iran, but the prayer room at Doha Airport in Qatar has the largest area for wudu (small ablution) I have ever seen.
When I entered the prayer room, the decor felt very simple, but it did not look cheap at all; the materials and design were clearly well thought out. Someone was praying in the room at the time, and there was also an old man wearing a felt cap (jianbing mao).
I remembered that my friend from Kashmir, who is now studying for his PhD in Japan, also gave me a hat like that. It is also interesting that this type of hat has appeared on ancient Greek statues.
The prayer room also had a schedule for the five daily prayers, which you can see in many Islamic places of worship. The calendar also shows the Islamic year 1447, which starts from the year the Prophet migrated from Mecca to Medina (July 16, 622 AD).
Actually, the whole airport has several prayer rooms. I ran into more than one just by walking around.
I also visited other parts of the airport, took photos of the big bear, looked at the cars, and even tried the airport light rail. In the end, I made it back home smoothly. With this, my trip has come to an end. I went to Vietnam, Singapore, the Maldives, and Malaysia.
Soon after, I went to Iran via Oman and transited through Qatar to return home. It is a pity that many videos and photos are missing. I will just have to wait until my next trip abroad to take more.
Summary: This Qatar Doha Airport prayer room guide follows the author's return journey after Iran and Oman. It preserves the ticketing route, airport transit context, prayer-room visit, and Muslim traveler details from the source.
I left Iran and returned to Oman. After a short stay in Oman, I started my journey back home. When I bought my flight home in Oman, I found out I had to transfer in Qatar. I slept for a night on a lounge chair at Doha Airport in Qatar. After I woke up, I went to the prayer room here.
Let me show you what it looks like inside. I have been to prayer rooms in other airports, including those in Oman, Singapore, Malaysia, and Iran, but the prayer room at Doha Airport in Qatar has the largest area for wudu (small ablution) I have ever seen.
When I entered the prayer room, the decor felt very simple, but it did not look cheap at all; the materials and design were clearly well thought out. Someone was praying in the room at the time, and there was also an old man wearing a felt cap (jianbing mao).
I remembered that my friend from Kashmir, who is now studying for his PhD in Japan, also gave me a hat like that. It is also interesting that this type of hat has appeared on ancient Greek statues.
The prayer room also had a schedule for the five daily prayers, which you can see in many Islamic places of worship. The calendar also shows the Islamic year 1447, which starts from the year the Prophet migrated from Mecca to Medina (July 16, 622 AD).
Actually, the whole airport has several prayer rooms. I ran into more than one just by walking around.
I also visited other parts of the airport, took photos of the big bear, looked at the cars, and even tried the airport light rail. In the end, I made it back home smoothly. With this, my trip has come to an end. I went to Vietnam, Singapore, the Maldives, and Malaysia.
Soon after, I went to Iran via Oman and transited through Qatar to return home. It is a pity that many videos and photos are missing. I will just have to wait until my next trip abroad to take more.
Prayer Room Singapore Changi Airport: Terminal 2 Musalla, Wudu Access and Muslim Transit Guide
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Summary: This Singapore Changi Airport prayer room guide focuses on the Terminal 2 Muslim prayer space. It preserves the airport setting, clear prayer-room signs, male and female rooms, and the author's transit notes.
Singapore Changi Airport is an international hub. It is more than just an airport; it is the first stop for people visiting Singapore. The airport's Jewel Changi commercial complex features a spectacular indoor waterfall that pours down from the roof all the way to the basement. It is a magnificent sight.
Travelers can also ride the free light rail (skytrain) that passes by the waterfall while moving between the airport terminals.
All four terminals at Singapore Changi Airport have a prayer room. Today, I am introducing the prayer room in Terminal 2 (T2).
This place is easy to find because the signs are very clear (Image 2). They say 'dua room' in English, with the Chinese and Japanese characters for dua room next to them.
The prayer room is divided into separate areas for men and women (Image 3). There is a sensor at the door; just wave your hand in front of it, and the door opens automatically.
The entryway of the prayer room has a bench for changing shoes (Image 4) and a shoe cabinet (Image 5).
I have visited prayer rooms at Muscat Airport in Oman, Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran, Iran, the airport in Qatar, and Narita Airport in Japan. Compared to the prayer rooms in Middle Eastern airports, the one at Singapore's airport is quite simple. It has almost no decorations, much like the one in Japan.
The prayer room already has carpet, and various prayer mats are neatly laid out on top of it (Image 7).
While praying, I noticed that the people around me included both travelers and airport staff.
After finishing my prayer, I noticed a cabinet on the left. Inside, there were not only spare prayer mats but also a type of traditional Malay and Indonesian cloth (Image 9). Malay and Indonesian people use this long cloth to wrap around their lower bodies like a skirt when they pray. I once saw this kind of cloth in Qingdao, where I met an Indonesian friend who gave me one.
The cabinet also held various religious books, perfume (using perfume is a practice of the Prophet, which is worth following), and prayer caps. This seems to be a standard feature for prayer rooms in Singapore.
I visited Singapore shortly after Eid al-Fitr, so the decorations were still up in the subway stations, the airport, and all around the city. Even though the holiday had passed, I could still feel a bit of the festive spirit.
I noticed this especially when I left Singapore for Changi Airport.
The decorations in the check-in hall were mostly shaped like lanterns (fanous) and square rice cakes wrapped in palm leaves (ketupat). The displays also featured many fresh flowers and plants, along with a greeting card. Here is a simple translation of the text:
Changi Airport commemorates the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, which began on March 21 this year. During Ramadan, people fast, reflect on themselves, and give to charity.
The arrival of Eid al-Fitr (Malay: Hari Raya Aidilfitri) marks the end of Ramadan. People start the Eid al-Fitr celebration with a prayer of gratitude, then gather with family, friends, and neighbors.
The decorations are inspired by Eid al-Fitr traditions. Changi Airport wishes all Muslims a blessed Ramadan and a happy Eid al-Fitr!
In a few days, I will share a summary of the mosques, shrines (gongbei), and prayer rooms I visited in Singapore. Stay tuned view all
Summary: This Singapore Changi Airport prayer room guide focuses on the Terminal 2 Muslim prayer space. It preserves the airport setting, clear prayer-room signs, male and female rooms, and the author's transit notes.
Singapore Changi Airport is an international hub. It is more than just an airport; it is the first stop for people visiting Singapore. The airport's Jewel Changi commercial complex features a spectacular indoor waterfall that pours down from the roof all the way to the basement. It is a magnificent sight.
Travelers can also ride the free light rail (skytrain) that passes by the waterfall while moving between the airport terminals.
All four terminals at Singapore Changi Airport have a prayer room. Today, I am introducing the prayer room in Terminal 2 (T2).
This place is easy to find because the signs are very clear (Image 2). They say 'dua room' in English, with the Chinese and Japanese characters for dua room next to them.
The prayer room is divided into separate areas for men and women (Image 3). There is a sensor at the door; just wave your hand in front of it, and the door opens automatically.
The entryway of the prayer room has a bench for changing shoes (Image 4) and a shoe cabinet (Image 5).
I have visited prayer rooms at Muscat Airport in Oman, Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran, Iran, the airport in Qatar, and Narita Airport in Japan. Compared to the prayer rooms in Middle Eastern airports, the one at Singapore's airport is quite simple. It has almost no decorations, much like the one in Japan.
The prayer room already has carpet, and various prayer mats are neatly laid out on top of it (Image 7).
While praying, I noticed that the people around me included both travelers and airport staff.
After finishing my prayer, I noticed a cabinet on the left. Inside, there were not only spare prayer mats but also a type of traditional Malay and Indonesian cloth (Image 9). Malay and Indonesian people use this long cloth to wrap around their lower bodies like a skirt when they pray. I once saw this kind of cloth in Qingdao, where I met an Indonesian friend who gave me one.
The cabinet also held various religious books, perfume (using perfume is a practice of the Prophet, which is worth following), and prayer caps. This seems to be a standard feature for prayer rooms in Singapore.
I visited Singapore shortly after Eid al-Fitr, so the decorations were still up in the subway stations, the airport, and all around the city. Even though the holiday had passed, I could still feel a bit of the festive spirit.
I noticed this especially when I left Singapore for Changi Airport.
The decorations in the check-in hall were mostly shaped like lanterns (fanous) and square rice cakes wrapped in palm leaves (ketupat). The displays also featured many fresh flowers and plants, along with a greeting card. Here is a simple translation of the text:
Changi Airport commemorates the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, which began on March 21 this year. During Ramadan, people fast, reflect on themselves, and give to charity.
The arrival of Eid al-Fitr (Malay: Hari Raya Aidilfitri) marks the end of Ramadan. People start the Eid al-Fitr celebration with a prayer of gratitude, then gather with family, friends, and neighbors.
The decorations are inspired by Eid al-Fitr traditions. Changi Airport wishes all Muslims a blessed Ramadan and a happy Eid al-Fitr!
In a few days, I will share a summary of the mosques, shrines (gongbei), and prayer rooms I visited in Singapore. Stay tuned view all
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Summary: This Singapore Changi Airport prayer room guide focuses on the Terminal 2 Muslim prayer space. It preserves the airport setting, clear prayer-room signs, male and female rooms, and the author's transit notes.
Singapore Changi Airport is an international hub. It is more than just an airport; it is the first stop for people visiting Singapore. The airport's Jewel Changi commercial complex features a spectacular indoor waterfall that pours down from the roof all the way to the basement. It is a magnificent sight.
Travelers can also ride the free light rail (skytrain) that passes by the waterfall while moving between the airport terminals.
All four terminals at Singapore Changi Airport have a prayer room. Today, I am introducing the prayer room in Terminal 2 (T2).
This place is easy to find because the signs are very clear (Image 2). They say 'dua room' in English, with the Chinese and Japanese characters for dua room next to them.
The prayer room is divided into separate areas for men and women (Image 3). There is a sensor at the door; just wave your hand in front of it, and the door opens automatically.
The entryway of the prayer room has a bench for changing shoes (Image 4) and a shoe cabinet (Image 5).
I have visited prayer rooms at Muscat Airport in Oman, Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran, Iran, the airport in Qatar, and Narita Airport in Japan. Compared to the prayer rooms in Middle Eastern airports, the one at Singapore's airport is quite simple. It has almost no decorations, much like the one in Japan.
The prayer room already has carpet, and various prayer mats are neatly laid out on top of it (Image 7).
While praying, I noticed that the people around me included both travelers and airport staff.
After finishing my prayer, I noticed a cabinet on the left. Inside, there were not only spare prayer mats but also a type of traditional Malay and Indonesian cloth (Image 9). Malay and Indonesian people use this long cloth to wrap around their lower bodies like a skirt when they pray. I once saw this kind of cloth in Qingdao, where I met an Indonesian friend who gave me one.
The cabinet also held various religious books, perfume (using perfume is a practice of the Prophet, which is worth following), and prayer caps. This seems to be a standard feature for prayer rooms in Singapore.
I visited Singapore shortly after Eid al-Fitr, so the decorations were still up in the subway stations, the airport, and all around the city. Even though the holiday had passed, I could still feel a bit of the festive spirit.
I noticed this especially when I left Singapore for Changi Airport.
The decorations in the check-in hall were mostly shaped like lanterns (fanous) and square rice cakes wrapped in palm leaves (ketupat). The displays also featured many fresh flowers and plants, along with a greeting card. Here is a simple translation of the text:
Changi Airport commemorates the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, which began on March 21 this year. During Ramadan, people fast, reflect on themselves, and give to charity.
The arrival of Eid al-Fitr (Malay: Hari Raya Aidilfitri) marks the end of Ramadan. People start the Eid al-Fitr celebration with a prayer of gratitude, then gather with family, friends, and neighbors.
The decorations are inspired by Eid al-Fitr traditions. Changi Airport wishes all Muslims a blessed Ramadan and a happy Eid al-Fitr!
In a few days, I will share a summary of the mosques, shrines (gongbei), and prayer rooms I visited in Singapore. Stay tuned
Summary: This Singapore Changi Airport prayer room guide focuses on the Terminal 2 Muslim prayer space. It preserves the airport setting, clear prayer-room signs, male and female rooms, and the author's transit notes.
Singapore Changi Airport is an international hub. It is more than just an airport; it is the first stop for people visiting Singapore. The airport's Jewel Changi commercial complex features a spectacular indoor waterfall that pours down from the roof all the way to the basement. It is a magnificent sight.
Travelers can also ride the free light rail (skytrain) that passes by the waterfall while moving between the airport terminals.
All four terminals at Singapore Changi Airport have a prayer room. Today, I am introducing the prayer room in Terminal 2 (T2).
This place is easy to find because the signs are very clear (Image 2). They say 'dua room' in English, with the Chinese and Japanese characters for dua room next to them.
The prayer room is divided into separate areas for men and women (Image 3). There is a sensor at the door; just wave your hand in front of it, and the door opens automatically.
The entryway of the prayer room has a bench for changing shoes (Image 4) and a shoe cabinet (Image 5).
I have visited prayer rooms at Muscat Airport in Oman, Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran, Iran, the airport in Qatar, and Narita Airport in Japan. Compared to the prayer rooms in Middle Eastern airports, the one at Singapore's airport is quite simple. It has almost no decorations, much like the one in Japan.
The prayer room already has carpet, and various prayer mats are neatly laid out on top of it (Image 7).
While praying, I noticed that the people around me included both travelers and airport staff.
After finishing my prayer, I noticed a cabinet on the left. Inside, there were not only spare prayer mats but also a type of traditional Malay and Indonesian cloth (Image 9). Malay and Indonesian people use this long cloth to wrap around their lower bodies like a skirt when they pray. I once saw this kind of cloth in Qingdao, where I met an Indonesian friend who gave me one.
The cabinet also held various religious books, perfume (using perfume is a practice of the Prophet, which is worth following), and prayer caps. This seems to be a standard feature for prayer rooms in Singapore.
I visited Singapore shortly after Eid al-Fitr, so the decorations were still up in the subway stations, the airport, and all around the city. Even though the holiday had passed, I could still feel a bit of the festive spirit.
I noticed this especially when I left Singapore for Changi Airport.
The decorations in the check-in hall were mostly shaped like lanterns (fanous) and square rice cakes wrapped in palm leaves (ketupat). The displays also featured many fresh flowers and plants, along with a greeting card. Here is a simple translation of the text:
Changi Airport commemorates the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, which began on March 21 this year. During Ramadan, people fast, reflect on themselves, and give to charity.
The arrival of Eid al-Fitr (Malay: Hari Raya Aidilfitri) marks the end of Ramadan. People start the Eid al-Fitr celebration with a prayer of gratitude, then gather with family, friends, and neighbors.
The decorations are inspired by Eid al-Fitr traditions. Changi Airport wishes all Muslims a blessed Ramadan and a happy Eid al-Fitr!
In a few days, I will share a summary of the mosques, shrines (gongbei), and prayer rooms I visited in Singapore. Stay tuned
Prayer Room Iran Tehran Airport: Imam Khomeini Airport Second-Floor Musalla and Wudu Notes
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Summary: This prayer room guide covers the second-floor Muslim prayer space at Imam Khomeini Airport in Iran. It keeps the airport route, earlier first-floor mosque reference, wudu notes, and travel details in the same order as the source.
I showed you the mosque on the first floor of this airport last time, when I first landed in Iran. Leaving Iran this time, I had the chance to see the mosque on the second floor. But getting here was not easy.
Let me tell you the story of what happened before I reached the second-floor mosque.
That morning, I took a taxi from Qom to the bus station to catch a ride back to Tehran. My next plan was to go to Turkey. Turkey did not have visa-free entry then, so I spent a few hundred yuan to get an e-visa. I also bought my round-trip flight tickets.
Unexpectedly, I left my phone in the taxi. I tried to find it, but it was gone. Without my phone, I could not show my flight details or visa documents. Not only could I not go to Turkey, but even getting back home became difficult.
My backup phone was not linked to any payment methods, so I could not buy another ticket. I had my credit cards with me, but because of sanctions on Iran, I could not use any credit cards or bank cards from outside the country. What about cash? I had already spent all my Iranian rials.
Luckily, I still had about 1,000 yuan in cash in my small bag, which I got by exchanging the leftover Vietnamese dong I had when I left Vietnam. Otherwise, I would have really been stuck in Iran.
I used that yuan to exchange for some rials, then used the rials at a manual counter to buy a plane ticket to Oman, because Oman is visa-free and I had been there before, so I knew exactly what the entry process was like.
Once I successfully left Iran and reached Oman, everything would be easy because I had my cards with me and could withdraw money there to buy tickets much more conveniently.
Thankfully, everything went as I hoped. I slept one night in the airport terminal, and while I was there, I met a young Kurdish man in the prayer room who was heading to Turkey and then flying to the UK. His family was already waiting for him there. He asked me if Chinese people really eat dog meat.
I told him it is true, but only a very small number of people eat it. It seems foreigners really care about whether Chinese people eat dog meat.
Finally, let me show you the prayer room on the second floor. The prayer rooms in Iran are the most elaborately decorated ones I have ever seen. A staff member inside was holding a plastic box of food and asked if I wanted to eat.
I left the prayer room and headed to the security checkpoint. I passed through easily, and after a short flight, I arrived in Oman. That led to the two posts I wrote about mosques in Oman. view all
Summary: This prayer room guide covers the second-floor Muslim prayer space at Imam Khomeini Airport in Iran. It keeps the airport route, earlier first-floor mosque reference, wudu notes, and travel details in the same order as the source.
I showed you the mosque on the first floor of this airport last time, when I first landed in Iran. Leaving Iran this time, I had the chance to see the mosque on the second floor. But getting here was not easy.
Let me tell you the story of what happened before I reached the second-floor mosque.
That morning, I took a taxi from Qom to the bus station to catch a ride back to Tehran. My next plan was to go to Turkey. Turkey did not have visa-free entry then, so I spent a few hundred yuan to get an e-visa. I also bought my round-trip flight tickets.
Unexpectedly, I left my phone in the taxi. I tried to find it, but it was gone. Without my phone, I could not show my flight details or visa documents. Not only could I not go to Turkey, but even getting back home became difficult.
My backup phone was not linked to any payment methods, so I could not buy another ticket. I had my credit cards with me, but because of sanctions on Iran, I could not use any credit cards or bank cards from outside the country. What about cash? I had already spent all my Iranian rials.
Luckily, I still had about 1,000 yuan in cash in my small bag, which I got by exchanging the leftover Vietnamese dong I had when I left Vietnam. Otherwise, I would have really been stuck in Iran.
I used that yuan to exchange for some rials, then used the rials at a manual counter to buy a plane ticket to Oman, because Oman is visa-free and I had been there before, so I knew exactly what the entry process was like.
Once I successfully left Iran and reached Oman, everything would be easy because I had my cards with me and could withdraw money there to buy tickets much more conveniently.
Thankfully, everything went as I hoped. I slept one night in the airport terminal, and while I was there, I met a young Kurdish man in the prayer room who was heading to Turkey and then flying to the UK. His family was already waiting for him there. He asked me if Chinese people really eat dog meat.
I told him it is true, but only a very small number of people eat it. It seems foreigners really care about whether Chinese people eat dog meat.
Finally, let me show you the prayer room on the second floor. The prayer rooms in Iran are the most elaborately decorated ones I have ever seen. A staff member inside was holding a plastic box of food and asked if I wanted to eat.
I left the prayer room and headed to the security checkpoint. I passed through easily, and after a short flight, I arrived in Oman. That led to the two posts I wrote about mosques in Oman. view all
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Summary: This prayer room guide covers the second-floor Muslim prayer space at Imam Khomeini Airport in Iran. It keeps the airport route, earlier first-floor mosque reference, wudu notes, and travel details in the same order as the source.
I showed you the mosque on the first floor of this airport last time, when I first landed in Iran. Leaving Iran this time, I had the chance to see the mosque on the second floor. But getting here was not easy.
Let me tell you the story of what happened before I reached the second-floor mosque.
That morning, I took a taxi from Qom to the bus station to catch a ride back to Tehran. My next plan was to go to Turkey. Turkey did not have visa-free entry then, so I spent a few hundred yuan to get an e-visa. I also bought my round-trip flight tickets.
Unexpectedly, I left my phone in the taxi. I tried to find it, but it was gone. Without my phone, I could not show my flight details or visa documents. Not only could I not go to Turkey, but even getting back home became difficult.
My backup phone was not linked to any payment methods, so I could not buy another ticket. I had my credit cards with me, but because of sanctions on Iran, I could not use any credit cards or bank cards from outside the country. What about cash? I had already spent all my Iranian rials.
Luckily, I still had about 1,000 yuan in cash in my small bag, which I got by exchanging the leftover Vietnamese dong I had when I left Vietnam. Otherwise, I would have really been stuck in Iran.
I used that yuan to exchange for some rials, then used the rials at a manual counter to buy a plane ticket to Oman, because Oman is visa-free and I had been there before, so I knew exactly what the entry process was like.
Once I successfully left Iran and reached Oman, everything would be easy because I had my cards with me and could withdraw money there to buy tickets much more conveniently.
Thankfully, everything went as I hoped. I slept one night in the airport terminal, and while I was there, I met a young Kurdish man in the prayer room who was heading to Turkey and then flying to the UK. His family was already waiting for him there. He asked me if Chinese people really eat dog meat.
I told him it is true, but only a very small number of people eat it. It seems foreigners really care about whether Chinese people eat dog meat.
Finally, let me show you the prayer room on the second floor. The prayer rooms in Iran are the most elaborately decorated ones I have ever seen. A staff member inside was holding a plastic box of food and asked if I wanted to eat.
I left the prayer room and headed to the security checkpoint. I passed through easily, and after a short flight, I arrived in Oman. That led to the two posts I wrote about mosques in Oman.
Summary: This prayer room guide covers the second-floor Muslim prayer space at Imam Khomeini Airport in Iran. It keeps the airport route, earlier first-floor mosque reference, wudu notes, and travel details in the same order as the source.
I showed you the mosque on the first floor of this airport last time, when I first landed in Iran. Leaving Iran this time, I had the chance to see the mosque on the second floor. But getting here was not easy.
Let me tell you the story of what happened before I reached the second-floor mosque.
That morning, I took a taxi from Qom to the bus station to catch a ride back to Tehran. My next plan was to go to Turkey. Turkey did not have visa-free entry then, so I spent a few hundred yuan to get an e-visa. I also bought my round-trip flight tickets.
Unexpectedly, I left my phone in the taxi. I tried to find it, but it was gone. Without my phone, I could not show my flight details or visa documents. Not only could I not go to Turkey, but even getting back home became difficult.
My backup phone was not linked to any payment methods, so I could not buy another ticket. I had my credit cards with me, but because of sanctions on Iran, I could not use any credit cards or bank cards from outside the country. What about cash? I had already spent all my Iranian rials.
Luckily, I still had about 1,000 yuan in cash in my small bag, which I got by exchanging the leftover Vietnamese dong I had when I left Vietnam. Otherwise, I would have really been stuck in Iran.
I used that yuan to exchange for some rials, then used the rials at a manual counter to buy a plane ticket to Oman, because Oman is visa-free and I had been there before, so I knew exactly what the entry process was like.
Once I successfully left Iran and reached Oman, everything would be easy because I had my cards with me and could withdraw money there to buy tickets much more conveniently.
Thankfully, everything went as I hoped. I slept one night in the airport terminal, and while I was there, I met a young Kurdish man in the prayer room who was heading to Turkey and then flying to the UK. His family was already waiting for him there. He asked me if Chinese people really eat dog meat.
I told him it is true, but only a very small number of people eat it. It seems foreigners really care about whether Chinese people eat dog meat.
Finally, let me show you the prayer room on the second floor. The prayer rooms in Iran are the most elaborately decorated ones I have ever seen. A staff member inside was holding a plastic box of food and asked if I wanted to eat.
I left the prayer room and headed to the security checkpoint. I passed through easily, and after a short flight, I arrived in Oman. That led to the two posts I wrote about mosques in Oman.