The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai has launched the "Dubai Reciters" initiative as part of its preparations to welcome the holy month of Ramadan. The initiative aims to revive the spiritual atmosphere in Dubai’s mosques by selecting a group of reciters with mastery of Tajweed (Quranic recitation rules). This reflects Dubai's commitment to its role as a global hub for moderate Islamic identity.

The initiative includes distributing imams to major mosques across various areas of Dubai to lead Taraweeh and Qiyam prayers combines devotion and precision. Prominent mosques participating in the initiative include: Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Mosque in Muhaisnah - Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Mosque in Hadhaiba - Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Mosque in Business Bay - Martyrs' Mosque - Global Village Mosque - Sheikha Sanaa Al Maktoum Mosque in Hatta - Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Mosque in Za'abeel - Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Mosque in Za'abeel

The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department has also activated the roles of " Imam AlFreej," " Muezzin AlFreej," and "Localizing the Pulpit" as part of its efforts to enhance the contributions of its members in these diverse programs and showcase their talents in Quranic recitation. This reflects IACAD’s focus on strengthening community ties by having imams and muezzins from local neighborhoods, fostering familiarity and communication among community members under the "Neighborhood Mosques" initiative, which falls under the "Dubai Reciters" program.

In this context, Mr. Mohammed Musabah Dhahi, Executive Director of the Charitable Work Sector and General Coordinator of the initiative, stated: "The Dubai Reciters and Neighborhood Mosques initiatives aim to enhance the spiritual atmosphere during the holy month of Ramadan by presenting the most beautiful recitations voices in Dubai's mosques. We are keen to provide a distinguished experience that reflects Dubai's position as a center for moderate Islamic identity, while strengthening the role of the neighborhood imam and muezzin in solidifying community bonds."

The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department emphasized that this initiative is part of its efforts to reinforce Dubai's status as a global destination for moderate Islamic identity and to activate the role of mosques as centers for promoting tolerant Islamic values during the holy month of Ramadan. This reflects the spirit of the blessed month and enhances the atmosphere of faith within the community. .