Sheikh Sultan inaugurates two mosques in Al Dhaid city of Sharjah
- 06 Apr 2023
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Thursday inaugurated Al Dhaid Mosque which accommodates 7,000 worshippers, in Al Awaided area in Al Dhaid city.
Upon his arrival, the Ruler of Sharjah removed the curtain to mark the opening of the mosque, with its distinctive feature of a mixture of both the Fatimid and Ottoman architectural Islamic styles.
The Ruler of Sharjah was briefed during a detailed explanation about the mosque’s construction specifications and its various facilities and services available for worshippers. He also reviewed the new mosque’s aesthetic Islamic architecture designs.
On this occasion, Dr Sheikh Sultan delivered a speech during the which he expressed his pleasure with the opening of Al Dhaid Mosque, stressing the importance of building mosques, aimed to serve the local community, as Sharjah’s mosques represent the city’s rich cultural legacy as well as the relevance of religion in the region. He also highlighted parents’ role to encourage their children to pray and follow Allah’s guidance.
Stressing that Sharjah includes 1280 libraries, the Sharjah Ruler underscored the remarkable significance of building libraries in mosques, contributing to acquiring religious knowledge.
He affirmed that the central region and the city of Al Dhaid will witness many development projects during the coming period, praising Al Dhaid people’s role in cooperating and participating in the region’s development.
Sheikh Sultan also inaugurated Al Bardi Mosque in the Seih Al Mahab area of Al Dhaid.
Sheikh Sultan listened to a detailed explanation about the mosque and its various facilities, including places of prayer and ablution for men and women, and other services available for worshipers. His Highness was also briefed about the mosque’s specifications, including its area, distinguished location, and its various facilities.
A general view of the newly inaugurated Al Bardi Mosque. WAMThe mosque, which is featured by its Islamic style mixed with modern architecture, is located on a total area of 2426 square meters, with the building area of 590 square meters, accommodating 470 male and female worshipers, as well as a minaret with a height of 31 meters and a circular dome, reflecting the beauty of Islamic architecture. The mosque also includes external spaces for worshipers, ablution areas, and parking lots.
During the inauguration, Ahmed Al Mukhtar, the preacher at the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments, gave a religious sermon during which he highlighted the benefits and rewards of building mosques, lauding the wise directives of the Ruler of Sharjah to build more mosques on the outskirts of all roads in the emirate.
Attended the inauguration of the mosque alongside the Sharjah Ruler were Sheikh Saqr Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Charity International; Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director of the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments; Major General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police; Yousef Khamis Mohammed Al Othmani, Chairman of the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority; Salah Bin Butti Al Muhairi, Chairman of Authority for Initiatives Implementation "Mubadara”; Mohamed Obaid Al Zaabi, Chairman of Department of Protocol and Hospitality; Saeed Sultan Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA); Abdullah Khalifa Al Sabousi, Director of the Directorate of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah, as well as a number of officials, project engineers and dignitaries of the region.
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