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Worshippers gather at Al Garhoud Mosque for Friday prayers. Antonie Robertson / The National

Worshippers gather at UAE mosques early as new Friday prayer time comes into effect

Decision to move prayers forward from 1.15pm coincides with start of the UAE's Year of the Family

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The updated hours aim to allow parents to pick up their children from school and attend Friday prayers. The National

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