Dubai: Dubai has announced a set of mandatory guidelines for worshippers attending prayers in mosques during Ramadan.
In line with the directives of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai said that Isha and Taraweeh prayers can be performed in mosques, provided worshippers continue to observe precautionary guidelines, including wearing face masks and maintaining physical distancing.
The maximum duration of both prayers in mosques has been capped at 30 minutes.
The guidelines state that worshippers praying in mosques must bring their own prayer mats. While at the mosque, worshippers should strictly avoid handshakes and any other physical greetings that breach physical distancing protocols. They must also maintain a safe distance from other worshippers as guided by floor stickers.
Isha, Taraweeh prayers limited to 30 minutes as
Dubai unveils Ramadan guidelines for mosques April 07, 2021
Dubai has announced a set of mandatory precautionary guidelines for worshipers attending prayers in mosques during the holy month of Ramadan. Courtesy file photo
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DUBAI Dubai has announced a set of mandatory precautionary guidelines for worshipers attending prayers in mosques during the holy month of Ramadan.
According to the measures announced by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD), Isha and Taraweeh prayers can be performed in mosques, provided worshipers continue to observe precautionary guidelines, including wearing of face masks and maintaining physical distancing. The maximum duration of both prayers in mosques has been capped at 30 minutes.
Dubai: A community fund established by a Dubai entity raised Dh344million to support the neediest during COVID-19 pandemic, a top official announced at the opening of the 17th edition of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD) on Monday.
“The health sector was supported with more than Dh144 million, while more than Dh8 million were directed to support education, and the aid extended to include tickets for repatriation,” said Dr. Hamad Al Sheikh Ahmed Al Shaibani, director general of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) which established the Community Solidarity Fund against COVID-19 last year.
New mosque opens in UAE, can accommodate 300 worshippers
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Mosque in Hatta rebuilt with funds donated by Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) in Dubai has rebuilt an old mosque in Hatta that can now accommodate around 300 worshippers – both men and women - at a time.
Located amidst the mountainous region of Hatta, the Obaid Al-Qatami Al-Suwaidi Mosque spans over an area of 1133.42 square metres and was built in a simple traditional local style. Additionally, the mosque that adapts the original Islamic style of architecture, also has a number of special facilities for people of determination.
UAE mosques to host special rain prayers today: All you need to know
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The special prayer will be offered 10 minutes before the Friday prayer.
Mosques across the UAE will host special rain prayers called
Salaat Al Istisqaa on Friday, December 18. The special prayer will be offered 10 minutes before the Friday prayer.
This comes as per directives by the President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Such prayers used to be offered by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions.
President Sheikh Khalifa called on residents to pray for rain, mercy and abundance upon the country and its people .