The place of worship of the followers of the Islamic religion is known as a 'mosque'. The Muslims gather in mosques to pray and participate in events of their community. Mosques in Wilkes-Barre also serve as a place to exchange information among the people. The Imam leads the prayer in the mosques.
Mosques in Wilkes-Barre have mihrab, which faces Mecca, and it is used to point the people towards Mecca while praying. Majority of the mosques in Wilkes-Barre have detailed domes, towers known as minarets and prayer halls. The area for prayer for men and women are separate in the mosques. Mosques in Wilkes-Barre can also be used for festivals and other social events.