Ramadan First Friday prayers at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab mosque in Dubai - in pictures

  • First Friday prayers of Ramadan at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
    First Friday prayers of Ramadan at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
  • Ramadan is believed to be the month the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed
    Ramadan is believed to be the month the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed
  • The mosque is named after Umar bin Al Khattab, a companion of the Prophet Mohammed
    The mosque is named after Umar bin Al Khattab, a companion of the Prophet Mohammed
  • Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque can accommodate 2,000 worshippers
    Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque can accommodate 2,000 worshippers
  • This year, Muslims in the UAE began the holy month by fasting for about 13 hours and 52 minutes
    This year, Muslims in the UAE began the holy month by fasting for about 13 hours and 52 minutes
  • About 1.9 billion Muslims around the world mark Ramadan with fasting and special prayers
    About 1.9 billion Muslims around the world mark Ramadan with fasting and special prayers
  • First Friday prayers of Ramadan at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai
    First Friday prayers of Ramadan at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai