Islamic Council of America

Was in the area and needed to pray. Never sure as a woman if a place will be accommodating or not (sadly). Stepped in the front entrance off of 11^th St and wasn’t sure if I should go upstairs or if the woman’s area was elsewhere. Just then a brother passed by and I asked. He motioned me in to the main musalla, towards the back. There was a small bathroom (with a sign ‘Women Only’) in the back of the large room available to make wudu. Next to this was a curtained off area for women. The space was small, but considering there were only 3 of us praying back there, it may be understandable. Though I’m not sure what they do during Ramadan when more women may be present in the mosque. My only concern was how awkward it was then to get my shoes on and leave afterwards… in a foyer of men. Next time inshAllah I’ll just wait until activity dies down, I guess. Also, more signage directing women would be nice.