What a visit to my local mosque taught me about Muslim funeral rituals.
March 31, 2019 No Comments
Lisa Herbert visited her local Mosque to learn about Islamic funeral rituals. She got quite a surprise when she got there!
By learning more about death, our mortality, and ways to say goodbye, the inevitable becomes less confronting. Written by Australian journalist Lisa Herbert, this blog aims to reveal interesting, informative, and sometimes fascinating facts and thoughts about end-of-life planning.
So put on some comfy shoes as we explore cemeteries, the world of funerals, and death and dying.
Lisa Herbert visited her local Mosque to learn about Islamic funeral rituals. She got quite a surprise when she got there!
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