Sharjah Allocates 640 Mosques And Musallas For Eid Al Adha Prayers

The Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah has allocated 640 musallas and mosques across the Emirate for Eid Al Adha prayers. This includes designated prayer areas and public squares, as well as mosques where Friday prayers are held. The initiative aims to revive the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

The department has coordinated with the Sharjah Police General Command, Sharjah Municipality, and other relevant authorities. The musallas and mosques are distributed across various regions: 447 in Sharjah City and Al Hamriyah, 106 in the Central Region, and 87 in the Eastern Region.

Several musallas and mosques have been designated for non-Arabic speakers, offering services in languages such as Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil, and English. Additionally, instant translation of the Eid sermon into sign language will be provided at the Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal Mosque in Al Jazzat area for those with hearing impairments.

Preparations and Facilities

Abdullah Khalifa Yaroof Al Suboosi, Chairman of the Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah, highlighted that the care for mosques aligns with the department's mission to facilitate religious practices. Specialised teams have prepared prayer areas and external spaces to accommodate large numbers of worshippers. Cooling and sound systems have also been installed.

Prayer Timings

The department has instructed mosque personnel to open mosques after Fajr prayers to receive worshippers. Eid Al Adha prayers are scheduled at different times across regions: 5:44 AM in Sharjah City and Al Hamriyah, 5:43 AM in Al Dhaid and Al Bataeh, 5:44 AM in Al Madam and Mleiha, and 5:41 AM in the Eastern Region.

Educational Programmes

Al Suboosi mentioned that the department organises a series of lessons and lectures during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. These cover topics such as the virtues of deeds, rulings and conditions of Udhiyah (sacrifice), and the Sunnahs of Eid. The programme aims to enhance religious awareness among various segments of the community.

For more information on musallas, mosques, and sermon speakers, visit: https://sia.gov.ae/eid

With inputs from WAM