Ramadan 2021 in UAE: First Friday prayers of holy month offered at mosques

Dubai - Holy month of Ramadan is the month of the Quran, Muslims told

It was an emotional experience as Muslims across the UAE offered the first Friday prayers (Jumuah) of the holy month of Ramadan. They had missed out on the spiritual experience in Ramadan 2020 as mosques remained closed as a Covid safety measure.

This Ramadan, mosques are open and have been hosting all five daily prayers, in addition to the special one called Taraweeh that's offered after the Isha prayer.

Photo by M.Sajjad

On Friday, mosques were full by as early as 12pm, as worshippers were directed to maintain adequate social distance to stay safe from the virus.

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Sitting on their own prayer mats, masked-up Muslims listened to the Friday sermon that explained why the holy month of Ramadan is the month of Quran.

Muslims were reminded that the holy book was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) during Ramadan.