Dubai’s Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque and Centre has launched its Summer 2026 programme, in cooperation with Dubai’s Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities and the UAE Red Crescent Authority, as part of efforts to make use of the summer break by offering knowledge-based and cultural events that help build awareness, promote Islamic and humanitarian values, and strengthen a culture of dialogue and coexistence.
A three-day programme aimed at the wider community
The Summer 2026 events will take place from 14 to 16 July 2026 at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque and Centre in Dubai. The programme includes a series of religious and cultural sessions delivered by a group of researchers and specialists, and is designed for all segments of society, with particular attention to young people and adolescents.
By turning the summer holiday into an opportunity for learning and engagement, the programme seeks to enrich thought, develop skills, and help shape balanced, aware individuals who can contribute positively to society.
Opening session focuses on generosity and humanitarian action
The programme begins on Tuesday 14 July 2026 with a cultural event titled Human Character of Generosity, presented by Sheikh Dr Faris Al Mustafa, Imam and Khateeb of Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque and Centre, alongside His Excellency Mohammed Abdullah Ahmed Al Hajj, Director General of the UAE Red Crescent Authority – Dubai.
The session examines the values of giving, benevolence and humanitarian work in Islam, and their role in building the individual and reinforcing a spirit of initiative and social responsibility.
Discussions on life in Dubai and coexistence
On Wednesday 15 July 2026, the programme continues with a cultural event titled Life in Dubai – Dialogue and Personal Experience, presented by Dr Mohammed Ibrahim Al Farisi, Senior Lead Researcher, Research Department, Dubai’s Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities, and Christos Aslides, founder and chief executive of Creative Foundation.
The dialogue will explore personal experiences of life in Dubai, highlighting the emirate’s cultural diversity, social coexistence and opportunities for growth and innovation, reflecting its standing as a global model of tolerance and coexistence.
The mosque will also host a cultural dialogue session on the same day titled Coexistence as a Way of Life in Dubai: Actions, presented by Dr Mohammed Ibrahim Al Farisi, Senior Lead Researcher, Research Department, Dubai’s Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities.
In this session, he will present the concept of “Dubai Actions” as an approach built on initiative, achievement and impactful work, and explain how the emirate has become a global model for turning ideas and ambitions into tangible accomplishments.
Closing lecture draws on lessons from the Prophet’s biography
The programme concludes on Thursday 16 July 2026 with a religious lecture titled From Personal Building to Shaping the Future – Lessons from the Journey of Patience and Gratitude in the Prophetic Biography, presented by Abdullah Abdulrahman Mohammed Ahmed Darwish, an employee of Dubai Courts and Executive Director of Al Siddiq Centre in Dubai.
The lecture draws on educational lessons from the Prophet’s biography, highlighting their impact on character-building, the development of positive thinking, and the reinforcement of patience and gratitude in facing life’s challenges.
‘A centre for religious, cultural and intellectual outreach’
Abdul Salam Mahmoud Al Marzouqi, General Manager of Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque and Centre, said: “The Summer 2026 programme embodies the mosque’s vision of being a centre for religious, cultural and intellectual outreach, and a platform that brings together knowledge, dialogue and community service. Through these events, we are keen to present quality programmes that make use of the summer holiday in ways that benefit young people and adolescents, contribute to developing their knowledge, strengthening their values and building their character, in line with the UAE’s vision of preparing aware and creative generations capable of contributing to the nation’s progress.”
He added: “The organisation of these events in cooperation with Dubai’s Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities and the UAE Red Crescent Authority reflects the importance of institutional partnerships in serving society. We look forward to these events becoming a space for dialogue, exchange of experience and benefit from the expertise of specialists.”
Open invitation to the public
The programme extends a general and open invitation to all members of society, citizens and residents alike, to attend the events and benefit from their educational and developmental content.
It is part of the mission of Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque and Centre to reinforce its role as a bridge of knowledge connecting East and West, and as an incubator for community initiatives that seek to make the most of the summer break through quality programmes which help build character, prepare an aware generation committed to its values, and enable it to contribute positively to serving its country and society.