Under the azure sky and adjacent to skyscrapers, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates distills one of its most notable traditions, that of prayer, which has enriched Dubai’s cultural heritage and awed its citizens’ affection for the city. Muslims, being the majority, see the prayers as the main point of their day-to-day life, acting as a pivot when daily routine is established and as a ground full of spiritual forms.
Mosques minarets take out Dubai’s skyline. Their presence serves the purpose of faith and fellowship. Five times a day the melodious call of the prayer, known by the Adhan, echo the streets of the city and signaling the believers to pause to devote few minutes towards their Creator. This performance has been observed with rituals and remembering of events with that reverence and devotion, which gives people something, that unites individuals from all walks of life.
Dubai is proud host to Jumeirah Mosque, a world-renowned mosque which is famous for its remarkable architecture and an embrace environment. As for all people of faith, the visitors are welcome to dive into guided tours of the mosque in which they can explore traditions and religious practices of Islam, thereby fostering intercultural and interfaith understanding and dialogue.
Therefore to add up to mosques, Dubai is a host to a number of prayer rooms placed in malls, airports and public places and accordingly take care of spiritual activities of a huge number of people. These oases of peace offer a welcoming place of confinement for the persons who are in need of inner peace during the life’s busy times.
Another feature of the Dubai landscape is Ramadan, which is the special holy month of fasting for the Muslims, where the communal prayers, the give-aways and the festive gatherings mark the observed holiday. The city is packed with people filled by the spirit of unity and compassion at this holy time and there is no doubt that togetherness and shared beliefs become a strength.
In general Dubai view as praying has religious borders and which reminds people of the importance of faith, mindfulness and the spirituality practice in daily life.
