Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara Dubai hold prayers - in pictures

  • The Sikh temple in Dubai's Jebel Ali, Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara, held special prayers for the late President Sheikh Khalifa. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Sikh temple in Dubai's Jebel Ali, Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara, held special prayers for the late President Sheikh Khalifa. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • People offer prayers for Sheikh Khalifa at the temple.
    People offer prayers for Sheikh Khalifa at the temple.
  • A mourning period of 40 days was announced in the UAE, including three days off for the public and private sector, with work resuming on May 17.
    A mourning period of 40 days was announced in the UAE, including three days off for the public and private sector, with work resuming on May 17.
  • Members of the Sikh community gather to give their condolences.
    Members of the Sikh community gather to give their condolences.
  • Many of the people who worship here have called the Emirates their home for years.
    Many of the people who worship here have called the Emirates their home for years.
  • Worshippers during the prayer ceremony.
    Worshippers during the prayer ceremony.
  • Visitors pay tribute to the late Ruler.
    Visitors pay tribute to the late Ruler.
  • Children among the crowd.
    Children among the crowd.
  • Visitors write tributes for the late Ruler.
    Visitors write tributes for the late Ruler.
  • A visitor signs a tribute book.
    A visitor signs a tribute book.
  • Several countries also announced mourning periods, including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and India.
    Several countries also announced mourning periods, including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and India.
  • Leaders and people from across the region and around the world have offered their condolences.
    Leaders and people from across the region and around the world have offered their condolences.
  • The Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara Dubai has the capacity to host hundreds of worshippers.
    The Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara Dubai has the capacity to host hundreds of worshippers.
  • The Sikh community in the UAE comprises tens of thousands of people.
    The Sikh community in the UAE comprises tens of thousands of people.

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