As part of its interesting mix of programmes for the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF 2006-2007, the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has put together a unique exhibition designed to clear misconceptions about Islam by highlighting the scientific discoveries and Holy Quran teachings.
Titled Al Siraaj - The Guiding Light, the exhibition is housed in eight rooms in the Sheikh Obaid and Juma bin Thani Al Majid House in Shindagha Heritage Sites complex. It is open to the public from 5 pm to 9 pm until February 2.
An open-air courtyard is being used for public lectures and interactive sessions with the visitors from different nationalities to create better awareness and wider understanding about Islam and Holy Quran.
According to DTCM representative, Mr. Arshad Khan, volunteers well-versed in various languages including English, Arabic, German, Hindi and Urdu were briefing visitors from different cultural and religious backgrounds about the exhibits and relevance of Islam and Holy Quran.
Visitors can pick up free books and cassettes about Islam in various languages at the venue. More details about the exhibition can also be had from the website www.al-siraaj.com.
The exhibition portrays a similitude to the lamp that guides someone through the darkness of the night.
Mr. Hakam Al Hashimi, DTCM Manager Heritage and Diving Village, said: "The Al Siraaj Exhibition is one of the new events that the department has organized for the DSF 2006-2007 edition. 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. Scientific discoveries and the teachings of Holy Quran on a number of interesting topics is the focus of this exhibition."
The topics covered by the exhibition include the Creation of Adam and Eve, Conversion of people after Adam from Monotheism to Polytheism, Day of Resurrection, Resurrection from the Grave, Call of the Prophets, Prophecy of Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon him) and other Holy Scriptures, Explosive element in water, the lowest point on Earth, effects of high altitude on the human body, fertilizing rain, origin of the Universe, creation of the earth and heavens and the Big Bang theory.
This year's festival have several new events at the Heritage Village complex, including Sarug Al Hadeed Exhibition, Dubai Neighbourhood, HCT Creation Exhibition, Al Razfah shows, Marine Forum of the AGCC, Oasis of Water Games, Ships Departure and Arrival activities and Camel Trial.
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