A Hindu temple in Dubai will open on Wednesday in time for people to celebrate Dussehra. An official inauguration will take place on Tuesday evening to which interfaith leaders, diplomats and government officials have been invited.
The country’s Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan is set to be the chief guest and Indian Ambassador to the UAE Sunjay Sudhir the guest of honor, as per temple authorities.
Besides the Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and the Indian Ambassador to the UAE, several high-profile CDA officials are expected to attend the ceremony.
The house of worship is located in Dubai’s Jebel Ali neighbourhood, beside several churches and a Sikh gurdwara. Blending Indian and Arabic architecture, the stark white temple stands out with marble hand carvings, metal latticework on the façade and tall brass spires.
Temple trustees have welcomed people of all nationalities and religious beliefs to visit to learn more about the Hindu faith, Indian heritage and customs. The temple is in Jebel Ali Village. It shares a boundary wall with the Sikh temple or gurudwara. There are at least six Christian churches in the area.
The temple has been open for a few weeks to test the facilities as part of a soft launch. Between 3,000 to 6,000 people are expected to visit daily, with more than 25,000 expected this weekend. More than 100,000 worshippers will probably visit during big festivals, such as Diwali
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