Five new mosques with a combined space for over 2,200 worshippers opened in Sharjah

The Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah has announced the inauguration of five new mosques, three located in the city of Sharjah and two in the Central Region, offering space for over 2,200 worshippers.

This initiative is part of a broader plan to open 17 mosques from the start of this year up to the conclusion of the Holy month.

The effort aligns with the needs arising from urban expansion and population growth, aiming to create a comprehensive spiritual environment for worshippers while reinforcing the mosque's role as a hub for religious and social life within the communities of the emirate.

The mosques' inauguration was attended by Counselor Dr Issa Saif Bin Hanzal, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah and Head of the Department of Islamic Affairs.

The event also saw the presence of department and branch directors, donors, and local residents, embodying the Emirate's dedication to the care and preservation of places of worship.

Five mosques were inaugurated, each differing in size and capacity, featuring architectural designs deeply rooted in the essence of traditional Islamic architecture.

These designs balanced aesthetic appeal with practicality, incorporating comprehensive facilities to cater to the needs of worshippers during congregational and Tarawih prayers.

Special attention was also given to the selection of construction materials to ensure a serene and comfortable spiritual environment.

In Sharjah city, the department inaugurated the Companion Thabit Bin Amr Mosque and the Prophet Dawud Mosque in the Kashisha 1 area of Al Rahmaniya suburb.

The Companion Thabit Bin Amr Mosque has a capacity for 350 worshippers, including 50 designated spaces for women, while the Prophet Dawud Mosque can accommodate 255 worshippers, with 55 spaces allocated for women’s prayer.

Additionally, in the Al Suyoh suburb, the department opened the Companion Malik Bin Anas Mosque in the Al Mawrada 4 area, which can accommodate up to 400 worshippers, including 50 spaces reserved for women.

In the Central Region, the Department inaugurated the Companion Omar Bin Abdulaziz Mosque in the Al Hisn area of Al Dhaid city.  This mosque has a capacity for 500 worshippers, including 65 spaces designated for women.

Additionally, it opened the Companion Rifa’ah Bin Amr Mosque in the Khadira area of Maliha, which accommodates 650 worshippers, with 80 spaces allocated for women.

Counselor Dr Issa Saif bin Hanzal, Head of the Department, stated that the inauguration of these mosques during the Holy Month of Ramadan reflects the Department's commitment to constructing places of worship and reinforcing their religious and social significance.

This initiative aligns with the needs of residential neighbourhoods, aiming to establish mosques as central pillars of spiritual and educational life within the community.

He asserted the Department's dedication to ensuring that new mosques seamlessly blend Islamic architectural elegance with modern, efficient facilities and services.

The goal is to create a spiritually uplifting environment that fosters devotion and worship, particularly during Ramadan, a month marked by intensified acts of worship and bustling mosques filled with worshippers.

He also praised the contributions of donors and benefactors in constructing mosques, highlighting the spirit of solidarity that defines Sharjah's community.

He underscored that such contributions represent one of the noblest forms of ongoing charity, bringing enduring benefits and rewards.