Sharjah Islamic Affairs Department, in cooperation with the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, SBA, announced the live broadcast of Tarawih prayers from the Sharjah Mosque on Sharjah TV.
Prayers will be restricted to the imam and only two worshipers, taking into account all the precautions and preventive measures, in line with United Arab Emirates directions to limit the spread of the coronavirus, to ensure their safety.
In addition, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has launched remote guided cultural tours at the mosque in line with precautionary measures taken in the UAE to protect the society, following the spread of the coronavirus.
The leading global cultural destination annually receives over 6 million worshippers and visitors of various cultures from all across the globe. All government and private institutions have been asked to apply for an exclusive remote cultural tour by registering via the Center’s website.
The Centre also allocated a live cultural tours broadcast from the mosque for all its visitors and Instagram followers worldwide. These live tours take place on Tuesday in Arabic, and on Saturday in English, at 11:00 am.
What Else?
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