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mosques. He added that HH
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed,
the Ruler’s Representative in
the Western Region follows
up closely all mosques’ affairs.
Further, based on its strategic
planning approved by the
cabinet, GAIAE is consistently
upgrading mosques and its
services. It is to be noted that
Dr.AlKaabi’s tour aimed at inspecting
mosques for possible
interior renovation and checking
maintenance and cleaning
services.
The new “Mohammad Jathlan
AlMazrouei mosque” accommodates
250 worshippers and
is very well equipped with all
necessary facilities and an adjacent
housing for the imam.
The mosque has a large
courtyard, a prayer hall,
a women prayer room, a
garden with a breathtaking
view, two minarets and
a dome. It has a beautiful
and distinctive exterior.
It is to be noted that
HH Sheikh Humeid bin
Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ajman
Ruler, has a keen interest
in following up all
mosques related affairs
in view of its vital societal
mission.
Antique Mosque in the Northern
Region Reopens
HE Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed
Al Qasimi, Chairman of the
Department of Islamic Affairs
in Sharjah, reopened Salim Al
Mutawa mosque in Khalidiyyah
area on Khorfakkan coast. The
antique mosque, which was
renovated, is considered the
oldest mosque in the Northern
Region.
Present during the inauguration
were Sheikh Abdullah Al Qasimi,
deputy director of GAIAE
office in Sharjah, Mr.Taleb Ibrahim
Al Merri, director of Islamic
Affairs Department in Sharjah,
Mr.Abdullah Suleiman Al Hammadi,
director of Islamic Affairs
Department in the Northern Region,
HE Saeed Allai ,head of
Khorfakkan Municipal Council,
Mr.Sultan Al Mansouri, director
of the Emiri Court in Khorfakkan,
Colonel Saif Zerri, director
of the Police Department in the
Northern Region and several
other officials and worshippers.
Mr.Abdullah Al Hammadi said
that the mosque was renovated
by the department of antiquities
in Sharjah to preserve its old
architectural style. New facilities
such as a wudu’ area were
built.
Mr. Al Hammadi added that this
mosque was the only one in
Khorfakkan with old architectural
design. The old palm tree
stands firm as a witness to its
old heritage. The interior roof
is made of palm trunks. The
mosque has an old Arabic style
gate and a relatively small minaret.
In view of the value of this
mosque, its picture is printed
on the five dirham bill.
A picture exhibit detailing the
history of the mosque was part
of the inauguration ceremony.
The reopening of the mosque
was an opportunity to honor retiring
Emirati imams as well as
the Department of Antiquities in
Sharjah.
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