• The Masjid Al Rahim Mosque in Dubai Marina opened last October. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Masjid Al Rahim Mosque in Dubai Marina opened last October. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The Masjid Al Rahim Mosque is the only mosque in the densely populated, high-rise neighbourhood. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Masjid Al Rahim Mosque is the only mosque in the densely populated, high-rise neighbourhood. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The mosque is the fifth of 99 to be built around Dubai by Sheikha Manal, daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The mosque is the fifth of 99 to be built around Dubai by Sheikha Manal, daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The Masjid Al Rahim mosque is equipped with a library and a school where students can memorise the Quran. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Masjid Al Rahim mosque is equipped with a library and a school where students can memorise the Quran. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The Masjid Al Rahim Mosque in Dubai Marina has brought together the Muslim community this Ramadan, residents said. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Masjid Al Rahim Mosque in Dubai Marina has brought together the Muslim community this Ramadan, residents said. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The Masjid Al Rahim Mosque in Dubai Marina has brought together the Muslim community this Ramadan, residents said. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Masjid Al Rahim Mosque in Dubai Marina has brought together the Muslim community this Ramadan, residents said. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The Masjid Al Rahim mosque is equipped with a library and a school where students can memorise the Quran. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Masjid Al Rahim mosque is equipped with a library and a school where students can memorise the Quran. Antonie Robertson / The National

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In pictures: New Dubai Marina mosque a lifeline for the community

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Ramadan is different this year for Muslims living in Dubai Marina.

Instead of cramming into a small prayer rooms in offices or driving to different neighbourhoods, now worshippers can visit their own, newly built mosque.

The Masjid Al Rahim mosque opened last October at the southern end of Dubai Marina.

It is the only mosque in the densely populated, high-rise neighbourhood. Worshippers say it has helped to bring people together, especially during the holy month.

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