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FAROOQ
MOSQUE
The Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab
Mosque & Centre hosted a
delegation of some 50 people from
the Italian Social Club (Associazione
Italiana Dubai), for Iftar on June 22,
2016.
The Italian Social Club members
were treated to a tour of the mosque,
which is considered one of Dubai’s
most beautiful pieces of architecture
and design.
Abdul Salam Al Marzooqi, General
Manager, Al Farooq Omar Bin Al
Khattab Mosque & Centre said the
visitors got to witness a traditional
Ramadan experience. “Ramadan is
special occasion to share with others
in the community. It is important
to welcome non-Muslims into the
mosque to show them that Islam
is about peace, understanding
and tolerance.Iftar is a wonderful
opportunity for Muslims and non-
Muslims to share a communal meal
while sharing thoughts.”
Sheikh Dr Fares Al Mustafa gave
a speech about peace, tolerance
and coexistence and told the Italian
guests about the Muslim practices
over the Holy Month.
Over Ramadan an average of 1,200
people gathered for Iftar at the Al
Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque.
The guests were given a tour of the mosque
Al Farooq Mosque & Centre hosts
the Italian Social Club for Iftar