"Masajid Al Freej" Initiative Promotes Community Giving by IACAD

As part of the "Community Year 2025" initiative, which aims to realize a national vision that strengthens shared values and enhances human connections, the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department has launched the "Masajid Al Freej" initiative. This initiative provides every individual with the opportunity to contribute effectively to the care and upkeep of nearby mosques, fostering a sense of community responsibility and embodying the spirit of solidarity through collective efforts to serve the houses of Allah. The initiative reflects IACAD’s strategy for the years 2025-2027 under the slogan "Closer to the Community," ensuring the sustainability of initiatives that strengthen the bonds between community members and institutions.

Statement by His Excellency Ahmed Darwish Al Muhairi regarding the Masajid Al Freej Initiative

His Excellency Ahmed Darwish Al-Muhairi, Director-General of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, emphasized that the initiative comes in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, to make giving a way of life. H.E explained that "Masajid Al Freej" meets the individual's need for giving, as it strengthens a sense of belonging and deepens the feeling of responsibility towards the community, which positively impacts everyone. . His Excellency added that, driven by a desire to be closer to the community and understand its needs, IACAD’s studied individuals' desires and aspirations regarding opportunities to care for mosques. It became essential to create convenient ways that allow people to become active participants in the houses of Allah through simple and flexible methods.

Mr. Mohammed Jassim Al Mansouri, Director of Customer Service Department and the person responsible for the initiative

Mr. Mohammed Jassim Al-Mansoori, Director of Customer Service and the manager of the initiative, clarified that " Masajid Al Freej" was launched based on a deep understanding of the community’s needs and its attachment to mosques. He affirmed that every contribution, no matter how small, makes a big difference. Al-Mansoori added that the initiative strengthens individuals' roles in taking on their community responsibilities by providing easy means of participation, making every contribution a success story that benefits everyone. This initiative is part of Dubai’s strategic directions to promote community and humanitarian work, where secure and transparent channels have been provided to ensure that contributions reach the mosques, resulting in a direct and sustainable impact. "Masajid Al Freej" offers a real model for implementing the objectives of the "Community Year 2025," which seeks to involve individuals in enhancing communication and solidarity among them, making this year a turning point in building a more interconnected and giving society. For more inquiries, contact IACAD’s call center at 800600.

"Our Mosque Quran" – A New Package Under "Masajid Al Freej" Initiatives

The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai has announced the launch of a new package under its “Masajid Al Freej"initiative, named "Our Mosque Quran." This package aims to provide Qurans to mosques across Dubai and offers the opportunity for members of the community to contribute to this charitable effort. Mr. Mohamed Jasim Al Mansoori, Director of the Customer Service Department and Project Manager, stated that the launch of this package comes in response to the community’s needs and its connection with mosques, in alignment with IACAD’s vision to be closer to the community. He emphasized that providing Qurans in places of worship is one of the greatest forms of ongoing charity, benefiting both contributors and worshippers alike. Al Mansoori added: "Through this initiative, we aim to facilitate the contribution of individuals and institutions in supporting mosques with Qurans, which contributes to spreading the culture of contemplation of the Holy Quran and enhancing noble Islamic values."

Masayid Al-Farij Initiative Packages

1. Our Mosque is a Trust Sponsoring a mosque by providing annual maintenance and cleaning services. 2. Our Mosque is Clean Engaging community members in the upkeep and cleanliness of mosques. 3. Prayer Rug of Goodness Encouraging community participation in renewing mosque carpets. 4. Cool It for Them Contributing to the renewal of air conditioning units in mosques. 5. Our Mosque Canopy Installing an external canopy in mosque courtyards to accommodate worshippers during Friday prayers in crowded areas. 6. Our Mosque Quran This initiative aims to engage community members in contributing copies of the Holy Quran to newly built mosques.

"Our Mosque is a Trust"Sponsoring a mosque by providing annual maintenance and cleaning services.

Full Support Package: Monthly Package: Sponsor maintenance and cleaning of a mosque for one month – AED 5,000 Semi-Annual Package: Sponsor maintenance and cleaning of a mosque for 6 months – AED 30,000 Annual Package: Sponsor maintenance and cleaning of a mosque for a full year – AED 60,000 Partial Contribution Package: Contribute to maintenance and cleaning of a mosque for one day – AED 166 Contribute to maintenance and cleaning of a mosque for two days – AED 332 Contribute to maintenance and cleaning of a mosque for one week – AED 1,162

"Our Mosque is Clean" Engaging community members in supporting the cleanliness and upkeep of mosques.

Full Support Package: Monthly Package: Sponsor mosque cleaning for one month – AED 3,000 Semi-Annual Package: Sponsor mosque cleaning for 6 months – AED 18,000 Annual Package: Sponsor mosque cleaning for a full year – AED 36,000 Partial Contribution Package: AED 100 contributes to cleaning the mosque for one day AED 200 contributes to cleaning the mosque for two days AED 700 contributes to cleaning the mosque for one week .

Prayer Rug of Goodness Engaging community members in renewing mosque carpets

Full Support Package: Renew carpet for a mosque accommodating 125 worshippers – AED 16,000 Renew carpet for a mosque accommodating 500 worshippers – AED 64,000 Renew carpet for a mosque accommodating 2,000 worshippers – AED 256,000 Partial Contribution Package: Contribute carpet for 2 worshippers – AED 160 Contribute carpet for 4 worshippers – AED 320 Contribute carpet for 10 worshippers – AED 800

"Cool It for Them "Contributing to the renewal of air conditioning systems in mosques.

"Cool It for Them" Contributing to the renewal of air conditioning systems in mosques. Full Support Package: Renew A/C units for a mosque with a capacity of 125 worshippers – AED 54,750 Renew A/C units for a mosque with a capacity of 500 worshippers – AED 219,000 Renew A/C units for a mosque with a capacity of 2,000 worshippers – AED 876,000 Partial Contribution Package: Contribute to one-time maintenance of an A/C unit – AED 100 Contribute to annual maintenance of an A/C unit – AED 400 Contribute to the installation of a new A/C unit – AED 4,000

Our Mosque Canopy

Installing an External Canopy in the Mosque Courtyard To accommodate worshippers during Friday prayers in outdoor or high-density areas.

"Our Mosque Quran" This initiative aims to engage community members in contributing Qurans to newly built mosques.

"Our Mosque Quran" This initiative aims to engage community members in contributing Qurans to newly built mosques. Full Support Package: Provide 60 Qurans for a mosque with a capacity of 200 worshippers – AED 1,500 Provide 150 Qurans for a mosque with a capacity of 500 worshippers – AED 3,000 Provide 300 Qurans for a mosque with a capacity of 1,000 worshippers (cost not specified) Partial Contribution Package: AED 10 contributes to one Quran for a mosque AED 50 contributes to five Qurans for a mosque AED 100 contributes to ten Qurans for a mosque