The Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque & Centre (AFMC) will receive distinguished reciters from different parts of the Middle East during the Holy month of Ramadan. The renowned reciters, from The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Bahrain and Lebanon, will lead Taraweeh prayers every day during Ramadan.

• 1-4 Ramadan 1438: Sheikh Dr Fares Al Mustafa, The Religious and Cultural Affairs Advisor, AFMC (UAE)
• 5-9 Ramadan 1438: Sheikh Abdul Wali Al Arkani, Imam of Hisham Abdul Rahman Ja’far Al Rees Mosque (Kingdom of Bahrain)
• 10-15 Ramadan 1438: Sheikh Dr Hassan Ali Merheb, Imam Bahaa El Din Mosque (Republic of Lebanon)
• 16-20 Ramadan 1438: Sheikh Dr Abdullah Ghilan, Qur’an reciter at the prophet’s Mosque (KSA)
• 21-29 Ramadan 1438: Sheikh Dr Fares Al Mustafa, The Religious and Cultural Affairs Advisor, AFMC (UAE)

As part of its annual Ramadan programme, AFMC will also serve 1,200 meals daily for people to break their fast in a specialized air-conditioned tent located at AFMC. In 2016, the mosque welcomed over 100,000 worshippers during the Holy month. This year it is expecting an even larger number.

Abdul Salam Al Marzooqi, General Manager, AFMC, said “We are committed to run Ramadan campaigns every year. These initiatives reflect the spirit of giving in the holy month, especially with this year being the Year of Giving in the UAE.”

There will be daily religious lectures by Sheikh Dr Fares Al Mustafa after Asr prayers which will be broadcasted live on YouTube. The Ramadan campaign also includes Instagram episodes of “Ramadan Harvest” series by Sheikh Dr Fares Al Mustafa which will be posted daily.

In addition, there will be live streaming for the following prayers so that they can reach a wider audience:

• Friday prayer
  • Friday 2 June 2017
  • Friday 9 June 2017
  • Friday 16 June 2017
  • Friday 23 June 2017
• Taraweeh prayer
• Saturday 27 May 2017
• Wednesday 31 May 2017
• Monday 6 June 2017
• Sunday 11 June 2017

• Laylat Al Qadr prayer
  • Wednesday 21 June 2017
• Eid prayer
• Sunday 25 June 2017

The AFMC also welcomes non-Muslims over Ramadan where visitors get the chance to experience the essence of the Holy month by taking part in the ‘Iftar’ meal alongside Muslims. They also learn about the core values of Islam as well as the culture and traditions of the United Arab Emirates.

Sheikh Dr Fares Al Mustafa, The Religious and Cultural Affairs Advisor, AFMC, said, “Ramadan is one of the most important months in the Islamic calendar. It is a blessed month that brings the community together.”

He added, “Islam is a religion of peace which encourages co-existence. It is important that we show non-Muslims the true teachings of our religion.”