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