The Department of Awqaf and Religious Affairs is receiving many visitors to the Al Huda Oasis, set up to offer a glimpse of its activities.
The Al Huda Oasis showcases several sections featuring exhibitions of Islamic books, art objects created with Arabic calligraphy and an audio library as well.
There is also a stage where Muslim children can participate in religious competitions. The visitors can also attend lectures. Several Islamic documentaries are screened there as well. Many attend the daily competitions and lectures. Newly converted Muslims also create works of art and sell them in one of the tents.
Jassem Al Awazi, chairman of the Muraqqabat Street Committee, said, "This is the second year that the Department of Religious Affairs has participated in the DSF events. Muraqqabat Street is the appropriate venue for this activity as large numbers of people from different nationalities visit this street to take part in the DSF activities."
Most of the visitors are families, as there is a lot to learn about culture and religion here. Each member of the family can take part in an activity that is of his or her interest.
"The tents this year are much larger, and there are many more activities being undertaken here. Al Huda Oasis carries a cultural message for Dubai Shopping Festival visitors that encourages spiritual development," added Jassem.
The Oasis has special sections for people who want to learn more about Islam in many languages in addition to the translated versions of the Holy Quran in several languages.
The tent helps new Muslims to learn more about Islam. During DSF 2004 alone, 25 people have converted to Islam.
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