Women's prayer halls in Sharjah's large mosques will be opened for men during Friday prayers from March 26.
The emirate's Department of Islamic Affairs made the announcement on Twitter.
It says the decision has been taken in order to ease congestion and protect worshippers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Women's prayer halls will remain closed at all other times.
نظراً لكثافة المصلين عند بعض المساجد، تعلن #دائرة_الشؤون_الإسلامية عن استغلال بعض مصليات النساء في المساجد الكبيرة، والتي تم إغلاقها مسبقاً بسبب جائحة #كورونا، وذلك لأداء الرجال لـ #صلاة_الجمعة فقط؛ بهدف تخفيف الازدحام والتيسير على المصلين خلال فترة الجائحة. pic.twitter.com/n0AON6OOhO
— الشؤون الإسلامية - الشارقة (@Islamic_Affairs) March 22, 2021
UAE discusses digital governance, content safety with Meta
UAE Floating Hospital fits 51 prosthetic limbs for Palestinian amputees
Teenager becomes youngest Emirati to ascend over 7,000m, topping Lenin Peak
UAE President and Greek Prime Minister discuss boosting trade ties
UAE President, Ajman Crown Prince discuss national priorities
