# Multicultural Event Planning Toilets at 2012 Olympics to Face Away from Mecca By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-09-25 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/politically-correct-loos-londons-olympic-toilets-will-not-face-mecca References: [newslite](http://newslite.tv/2008/09/24/olympic-toilets-in-london-will.html) & [london2012](http://www.london2012.com/) Toilets at the London 2012 Olympic Games will be built facing away from Mecca so that Muslims do not have to face their holy city when sitting on the loo. The [Olympic Delivery Authority](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-village1), the team behind the plans, hope that these measures will avoid the lavatory causing a religious stink. [Islamic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramadan-fundraising-campaign) religion tells Muslims not to face the direction of prayer--the Kiblah--while they are going to the toilet. A spokesman for the ODA has confirmed that a 'percentage of general toilets would not face Mecca' and that they were taking measures to create an ideal venue for people of all cultures and faiths. In addition, special washing facilities linked to prayer rooms are also being planned for London's Olympic Park. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multicultural Toilets:** Ensuring toilet facilities are welcoming and non-offensive for individuals of all cultures and religions. - **Faith-centered Amenities:** Designing amenities that cater to diverse religious practices and customs. - **Inclusive Event Planning:** Creating events that are welcoming and accommodating to individuals of all backgrounds. ### Where This Applies - **Event Planning:** Opportunities for event planners to provide more inclusive services and facilities, catering to diverse demographics. - **Hospitality:** Designing religiously inclusive amenities and services for travelers from diverse cultures and faiths. - **Construction:** Incorporating diverse beliefs and customs into the design and construction of public spaces and venues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illuminated Public Artful Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroo-east-park.md) - [Lavatory Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encycloopedia.md) - [Educational Accessible Washroom Trainings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-washroom.md) - [Accessible Sports Venue Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la28-paralympic-games.md) - [Olympic Nursery Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-village1.md) - [Martian Toilet Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martian-toilet.md) - [Luxury Mobile Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-mobile-toilet.md) - [Mosque-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/islamic-arts-biennale1.md) - [Adaptive Olympic Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brisbane-olympic-stadium.md)