55 million dirhams..The first floating mosque in the world was built at a huge cost
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The Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in the Emirate of Dubai announced the launch of the Religious Tourism Project, which aims to implement plans, programs and initiatives that serve Islamic tourism.
This project is expected to contribute to increasing the number of tourists coming to the emirate by 3% annually.
55 million dirhams
The department explained that it plans to establish the first floating mosque in the world in Dubai, under the Tolerance Bridge on the water canal, pointing out that the project will be completed next year, and it will serve as a unique religious architectural icon, and will attract tourists from home and abroad regardless of their religion. It is expected that the cost of this project will reach about 55 million dirhams.
This came during a conference held by the department at its headquarters yesterday, chaired by Ahmed Khalfan Al Mansouri, Advisor for Cultural Communication, and Dr. Abdullah Abdul Jabbar, Senior Research Consultant, in the presence of Dr. Hamad bin Sheikh Ahmed Al Shaibani, Director General of the Department, Mohammed Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Executive Director of the Mosque Affairs Sector, and Dr. Omar Mohammed Al Khatib. Executive Director of the Islamic Affairs Sector, Ahmed Khalfan Al Mansouri, Cultural Communication Advisor, Mohammed Musabih Dhahi, Executive Director of the Charitable Work Sector, and department directors.
Religious tourism
Ahmed Al Mansouri stressed that the religious tourism project in the emirate contributes to strengthening the emirate’s position as an attractive point for Muslim and non-Muslim visitors and tourists, and provides an opportunity to learn about Islamic culture, customs and Emirati values, and enhances Dubai’s tourism and leadership position and supports the Dubai 2025 strategy to make it the most visited place in the world by 2025. In order to achieve the department’s vision of being the best in the Islamic and charitable world, and making optimal use of seasons of obedience such as Ramadan and holidays.
Al Mansouri said: Tourism is a culture, and it is one of the most important elements of attracting tourists, visitors and investors. There is tourism in our country that embraces all cultures and customs, and constitutes an oasis for meeting, acquaintance, love and harmony between these races, not to mention the safety and generous Arab hospitality that characterizes our people, and which reflects our Islamic values and identity. Our authentic Arab customs and our hospitable people.
Tourist Attractions
For his part, Dr. Abdullah Al-Jabbar, an official in the project, presented the most prominent religious tourism attractions in the emirate, including the floating mosque, which is awaiting the completion of the final designs, as it consists of 3 floors, the first will be underwater and dedicated to prayer and can accommodate 75 worshippers, the second is a multi-use hall, and the third An Islamic exhibition, with a total cost of about 55 million dirhams, is expected to be completed next year, to be a tourist attraction and an architectural masterpiece that provides tourists with a unique experience.
The Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in the Emirate of Dubai announced the launch of the Religious Tourism Project, which aims to implement plans, programs and initiatives that serve Islamic tourism.
This project is expected to contribute to increasing the number of tourists coming to the emirate by 3% annually.
The department explained that it plans to establish the first floating mosque in the world in Dubai, under the Tolerance Bridge on the water canal, pointing out that the project will be completed next year, and it will serve as a unique religious architectural icon, and will attract tourists from home and abroad regardless of their religion. It is expected that the cost of this project will reach about 55 million dirhams.
