800 mosques to be sterilised in Dubai

Hundreds of mosques in Dubai are being disinfected as part of the ongoing national sterilisation programme.

The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department is implementing the campaign in as many as 800 mosques across the emirate.

The initiative, which began last week, will be running until April 11.

It has already covered nearly 200 mosques located in 30 different areas of the emirate.

The operations are being carried out by three specialised companies using advanced equipment and environment-friendly products.

The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in #Dubai launched a campaign to sterilize 800 mosques in Dubai. The move is part of the disinfection operations the Department is conducting from 1 - 11 April using best in class products.https://t.co/aPXgWomH37 pic.twitter.com/xAKwFNLQwk

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 6, 2020