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He also underlined the importance of libraries in mosques, to promote greater understanding of religious texts and encourage people to acquire further knowledge about their faith
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Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, on Thursday opened Al Dhaid Mosque. All photos by Wam
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The place of worship, in Al Awaided district, can hold up to 7,000 worshippers
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Sheikh Dr Sultan was briefed on its construction and the amenities available to worshippers
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Dr Sheikh Sultan spoke of the key role mosques play in communities and told of their rich cultural and religious legacy
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Dr Sheikh Sultan prayed with guests during the tour of the new mosque
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The Sharjah Ruler stressed the need for parents to encourage their children to pray and follow Allah's guidance
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He also underlined the importance of libraries in mosques, to promote greater understanding of religious texts and encourage people to acquire further knowledge about their faith
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Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, on Thursday opened Al Dhaid Mosque. All photos by Wam
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The place of worship, in Al Awaided district, can hold up to 7,000 worshippers
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/3PY4M67KCNCVXDIHTYKVPCCFW4.jpeg?smart=true&auth=88d37146b0a2cd06ca37d4ea06a33e27cdd30bbb43546ba35354e6102d9b6ef2&width=400&height=225)
Sheikh Dr Sultan was briefed on its construction and the amenities available to worshippers
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/LWIKHWFW5BCQBDB7ZHIR6HU7A4.jpeg?smart=true&auth=0499ec7f981a5a58ed9fe20980c44312c77ead213d3198a5683ba7be6c998c88&width=400&height=225)
Dr Sheikh Sultan spoke of the key role mosques play in communities and told of their rich cultural and religious legacy
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/CBKYV6NEYFFCVJOK6SMGQEEW6Y.jpeg?smart=true&auth=650be13158d65eecde51ae24d4ee9eea6b8c50e5882665a3084a347e07241229&width=400&height=225)
Dr Sheikh Sultan prayed with guests during the tour of the new mosque
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The Sharjah Ruler stressed the need for parents to encourage their children to pray and follow Allah's guidance
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/KF7HO54U2RHZ3GT2GTQPW5L7DQ.jpeg?smart=true&auth=242f47d0fa7bb02911eea67fc057edf065eb26d250d62c56b26477e7a29e2bdf&width=400&height=225)
He also underlined the importance of libraries in mosques, to promote greater understanding of religious texts and encourage people to acquire further knowledge about their faith
Ruler of Sharjah opens new mosque to serve 7,000 worshippers
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi speaks of importance of having places of worship at the heart of communities
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The National
06 April, 2023
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