The Hindu temple is positioned in a neighbourhood known as the emirate’s ‘worship village’
Dubai:
An imposing new Hindu temple that blends Indian and Arabic structure designs has been inaugurated in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Village, with a robust message of tolerance, peace and concord.
Situated in a neighbourhood known as the emirate’s ‘worship village’, the temple formally opened its doorways to worshippers throughout the UAE as we speak.
“Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence & Amb @sunjaysudhir inaugurated the brand new Hindu Temple in Dubai. On the event, Ambassador Sunjay Sudhir thanked the UAE Authorities for his or her assist to the three.5 million-strong Indian diaspora within the UAE,” the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi tweeted.
A strong message of tolerance, peace and concord, bringing collectively folks from varied faiths, marked the official opening ceremony, the Khaleej Occasions newspaper reported.
Monks chanted “Om shanti shanti Om” in a peace salutation and musicians taking part in the tabla and dhol (Indian drums) greeted folks as they entered.
The ‘worship village’ in Jebel Ali now homes 9 spiritual shrines, together with seven church buildings, the Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Gurudwara, and the brand new Hindu home of worship.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was organised in the primary prayer corridor.
Sheikh Nahyan was joined by Ambassador Sudhir, CEO of the social regulatory and licensing company for the Neighborhood Growth Authority (CDA), Dr Omar Al Muthanna and trustee of the Hindu Temple Dubai, Raju Shroff.
Ahmed Abdul Karim Julfar, director-general of the Neighborhood Growth Authority, was additionally current on the occasion.
Over 200 dignitaries, together with the heads of diplomatic missions, spiritual leaders of a number of faiths, enterprise homeowners and Indian neighborhood members have been additionally current on the glittering opening ceremony.
Ambassador Sudhir stated: “It’s welcome information for the Indian neighborhood {that a} new Hindu temple is being inaugurated in Dubai as we speak. The temple’s opening serves the spiritual aspirations of the big Hindu neighborhood dwelling within the UAE.
“The brand new temple is adjoining a Gurudwara, which was opened in 2012. We’re honoured that Sheikh Nahayan inaugurated the brand new Hindu temple in Dubai. We thank the graciousness and generosity of the Dubai Authorities for offering land for the temple and facilitating its development,” the Indian envoy stated.
Plans to assemble the 70,000-square-foot home of worship have been introduced in 2020, shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic struck Dubai.
The temple options detailed hand carvings, ornate pillars, brass spires and placing lattice screens that mix Indian and Arabic structure.
Talking to Khaleej Occasions on the sidelines of the opening ceremony, Shroff stated: “The temple opening in Dubai is a dream come true not only for Hindus, however for Indians all around the UAE. The temple is a real illustration of how we understand faith – bringing cultures collectively.” “Regardless of COVID-19, development timelines weren’t hampered due to the assist of the Dubai authorities. The Hindu Temple Dubai is actually a exceptional icon of how receptive and compassionate Dubai and the Authorities of the UAE are. Whether or not it was in 1958 to launch the primary ‘temple’ within the nation to the Hindu temple now, the Emirati generosity stays.”
Pre-registration is required to go to the temple and devotees can register on-line earlier than arrival.
By the top of the yr, there will likely be a spacious neighborhood centre the place Hindu ceremonies, rituals and prayers can happen, together with weddings.
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