In response to soaring summer temperatures, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has implemented a new directive to shorten Friday sermons and prayers to just ten minutes. This measure, enforced by the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Zakat (Awqaf), will remain effective until early October, ensuring the safety and well-being of worshippers during the scorching summer months.
Addressing Heat-Related Health Concerns
The UAE, which experiences extreme summer temperatures ranging from 48 to 50 degrees Celsius, sees the new…
