The Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque and Centre (AFMC), has partnered with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) to create an interactive educational event that teaches the rituals of the Islamic pilgrimage (Hajj). “Accepted Hajj” (Al Hajj Al Mabrour) will take place from 26 August until 29 September 2016 at the AFMC located Al Safa, Jumeirah. “Accepted Hajj” aims to attract Hajj organizers, tourists and schools.

The educational event is open to Hajj organizers from 26 August until 8 September, and school visitors and tourists from 4 September to 29 September 2016.

Abdul Salam Al Marzooqi, General Manager at AFMC said, “We are pleased to initiate this event for the first time at AFMC. Our aim is to teach the rituals of Hajj and supply our visitors with the correct sense of the Islamic culture. This practical training will demonstrate to all the visitors the proper way to perform Hajj and Umrah, and will contribute in understanding the concept of Hajj unity.”

The event, will utilize the latest technologies to enable visitors to visualize the rituals of Hajj and immerse themselves in the spirituality of the practice. This includes a hologram to explain the journey of Hajj in English and Arabic.

Sheikh Dr. Fares Al Mustafa, Religious and Cultural Advisor at the AFMC, will also give Hajj lectures after Friday prayers on 26 August and 2 September 2016.

Sheikh Dr. Fares said, “The event will highlight the importance of Hajj - one of the five pillars of Islam. Every year, millions of Muslims come together from different parts of the world to perform this holy pilgrimage.”

He added, “The Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque and Centre is open to everyone irrespective of their religion. We welcome all faiths, and aim to bridge a better understanding between East and West.”

There will be live streaming on the AFMC YouTube channel for the duration of the event as well as online lectures. Further details will be distributed through the AFMC’s social media platforms.