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 UAE News

UAE expresses condolences to Philippines over typhoon victims

The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Philippines following the floods and heavy rains caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi that killed at least 66 people.
UAE leaders offer condolences on death of former US VP Dick Cheney

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led the messages of condolences sent to the family of Dick Cheney, former Vice President of the United States, who died on Monday.
UAE calls Thailand-Cambodia peace deal crucial to strengthening stability

The UAE has called the peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia a significant step towards strengthening security and stability in Southeast Asia.
H.H. Sheikh Mansour launches programme to train 100 AI experts

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has launched the 'UAE Experts in Artificial Intelligence Programme' to train 100 AI experts over the next five years.