Large mosques in Sharjah open women's prayer halls to men

Tuesday, 23 March 2021 07:17

By ARN News Staff

Women's prayer halls in Sharjah's large mosques will be opened for men during Friday prayers from March 26.

The emirate's Department of Islamic Affairs made the announcement on Twitter.

It says the decision has been taken in order to ease congestion and protect worshippers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Women's prayer halls will remain closed at all other times.

نظراً لكثافة المصلين عند بعض المساجد، تعلن #دائرة_الشؤون_الإسلامية عن استغلال بعض مصليات النساء في المساجد الكبيرة، والتي تم إغلاقها مسبقاً بسبب جائحة #كورونا، وذلك لأداء الرجال لـ #صلاة_الجمعة فقط؛ بهدف تخفيف الازدحام والتيسير على المصلين خلال فترة الجائحة. pic.twitter.com/n0AON6OOhO
— الشؤون الإسلامية - الشارقة (@Islamic_Affairs) March 22, 2021

More from Local News

UAE President urges youth to drive innovation while honouring national values

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reaffirmed that empowering citizens to shape the UAE’s future remains a top priority.
UAE to sing national anthem together on December 2

A new nationwide initiative invites everyone in the UAE to join in singing the national anthem on December 2 at 11:00 AM.
UAE launches urgent response to Sri Lanka's floods, landslides

The UAE has launched an urgent humanitarian response to severe floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
UAE President marks Eid Al Etihad by naming seven mosques after each Emirate

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed that seven new mosques in Abu Dhabi's Mohamed bin Zayed City will be named after the seven Emirates to mark the country's 54th Eid Al Etihad.
UAE President remembers 'courageous heroes' on Commemoration Day

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that Commemoration Day is a cherished national occasion on which the country honours the memory of its courageous heroes who gave their lives for the UAE.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed: Commemoration Day earns special place in nation’s memory

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that on Commemoration Day the spirit of patriotism fills the hearts of all Emiratis, and the nation takes pride in the sacrifices of its martyrs.
UAE field hospital staff briefs UN delegation on Gaza healthcare support

A high-level UN delegation has been briefed on the UAE's efforts to bolster the healthcare sector in Gaza during a visit to its field hospital in the strip.
Ajman Ruler directs naming of several streets after UAE martyrs

His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has directed the naming of several streets in the emirate after 19 martyrs of the UAE, ensuring that these streets are located near the homes of their families.

Blogs

Radioactive in conversation with Akhil Kavalayoor
Latest With Hit

Akhil Kavalayoor live on Radio Active
Grooving to the new weekend anthem!!
Latest With Hit

Watch Dona & Jean as they grove to SakkathaGavle !
AI Training with Raul John Aju
Latest With Hit

Ted X speaker, AI trainer Raul John Aju giving us AI lessons.

Large mosques in Sharjah open women's prayer halls to men

More from Local News

Blogs

Our Shows

Quick Links

Listen on the Go

Large mosques in Sharjah open women's prayer halls to men

Share

More from Local News

Blogs

Our Shows

Quick Links

Listen on the Go