Dubai to build 55 new mosques, expand sermon translations

In a significant announcement just ahead of Ramzan, the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department of Dubai (IACAD) on Tuesday, February 25, revealed plans to build 55 new mosques across the Emirates.

Additionally, IACAD also



announced plans to expand English translation services for Friday sermons to reach 70 percent of mosques across the Emirates which seeks to make religious teachings more accessible to non-Arabic speakers. This initiative is outlined in the report that IACAD issued for 2024.