Dubai, January 28: The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), as part of the Dubai Shopping Festival, has organised a unique exhibition, Al Siraaj (The Guiding Light), near the Heritage Village in Al Shindagha Historic Area.
The special exhibition is designed to educate visitors about Islam and Muslims from the main source of Islam, the Holy Quran and the teachings of Prophet Mohammad (Peace be upon him).
Being held at Shaikh Obaid and Jumaa bin Thani and Jumaa House, the exhibition is open to the public from 8am to 10pm on the week days and 4pm to 10pm on Fridays.
“As the Al Shindagha heritage site complex attracts thousands of visitors and residents from various nationalities, it is an ideal venue to reach out to public to enhance their knowledge about Islam and clear misconceptions,” said Mohammed Al Hashimi, Al Siraaj Exhibition Director.
Featuring lectures and interactive sessions for the public, the exhibition is gaining popularity with a cross-section of audience. Arshad Khan, Senior Executive of the Shaikh Obaid house, said staff and volunteers well-versed in various languages were briefing the visitors.
–Agencies–