Sharjah: Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Al Dhaid Mosque, which can accommodate 7,000 worshippers, in Al Awaided area in Al Dhaid city.
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 styles.
The Ruler of Sharjah was briefed during a detailed explanation of the mosque’s construction specifications and the various facilities and services available for worshippers, along with the new mosque’s aesthetic Islamic architecture designs.
Sheikh Sultan expressed his pleasure with the opening of Al Dhaid Mosque, stressing the importance of building mosques aimed at serving the local community, as Sharjah’s mosques represent the city’s rich cultural legacy as well as the relevance of religion in the region.
The Sharjah Ruler further underscored the remarkable significance of building libraries in mosques, contributing to the acquisition of religious knowledge.
Sheikh Sultan further affirmed that the central region and the city of Al-Dhaid will witness many development projects during the coming period, praising the Al Dhaid people’s role in cooperating and participating in the region’s development.
Mr. 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.