Grand mosques are being built in Dubai. The construction of 55 new mosques has been announced, which will showcase Islamic heritage. It was also announced to build a floating mosque in Dubai in the year 2023. Efforts are also being made to connect mosques with science.
Just before the start of Ramadan, Dubai has announced the construction of 55 new mosques at once. The Dubai administration has said that along with the construction of 55 new mosques, Friday sermons will be translated into English in more than 70 percent of the mosques in the emirate. That is, sermons on Islam will also be given in English. The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has made several announcements regarding the construction of new mosques. It has been said that these mosques will be grand and modernity will be incorporated in them. Apart from this, a great introduction of architecture will be given in the mosques, in which the world will be made aware of the heritage of Islamic architecture.
Let us tell you that last year also 24 mosques were inaugurated at a cost of 174 million dirhams, in which arrangements were made to accommodate 13 thousand 911 Islamic worshippers at a time. Now 55 new mosques will be built, for which 475 million dirhams have been issued. 40 thousand 961 Islamic worshippers will be able to stay in it at a time. Apart from this, 54 new plots have also been identified for the construction of new mosques in future.
Construction of seven-star mosques
IACAD has said that these mosques will have seven-star facilities. Apart from this, the department is also preparing a mosque guide, which aims to achieve a 7-star rating for sustainability in mosques. The department has said that mosques are being constructed in such a way that there is no negative impact on the environment of Dubai. Last year, a self-sufficient mosque was also inaugurated in Dubai, which was built at a cost of 18.15 million dirhams. This mosque can accommodate 500 worshipers. This mosque helped reduce the carbon footprint of mosques in Dubai by 5%, which is good compared to the initial targets.
Apart from this, work has also started for the construction of 3D-printed mosques in Dubai, which is to be opened in 2026. Through this mosque, Muslims will be encouraged to connect with technology. However, at present no new information has been given about the mosque floating in water. The floating mosque was announced in the year 2023, with an estimated cost of 55 million dirhams. Ahead of Ramadan, Dubai has already inaugurated two new mosques. The Ibrahim Ali Al Gargawi Mosque in Mirdif is spread over about 2,226 square meters. It can accommodate 544 worshipers. Similarly, the Ata Al-Rahman Mosque has been inaugurated in Al Barsha (Arjan), which is built in 1,275 square meters. IACAD has said that the American University's School of Architecture is designing these mosques.