Sunni Cultural Center, Dubai, also called ''Markaz Dubai'' is a religious and cultural center of
Markazu Saquafathi Sunniyya
Jamia Markaz (also called Markaz or Sunni Markaz) is an Islamic University running under the Markazu Saqafathi Sunniyya at Kozhikode in Kerala, India. The Markaz is located east of Kozhikode city. The foundation stone was laid by the Saudi ...
in
Dubai
Dubai (, ; ar, دبي, translit=Dubayy, , ) is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, the most populated of the 7 emirates of the United Arab Emirates.The Government and Politics of ...
, United Arab Emirates. Opened on April 22, 2010, under the supervision of the
Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department of Dubai, the center intendedly provides a variety of services to members of the
Muslim
Muslims ( ar, المسلمون, , ) are people who adhere to Islam, a monotheistic religion belonging to the Abrahamic tradition. They consider the Quran, the foundational religious text of Islam, to be the verbatim word of the God of Abrah ...
community.
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Markaz Dubai is an educational center for those who wish to increase their knowledge of Islamic principles and cultural values, and therefore intends to strengthen the social structure of the community. The center provides counselling and support in all areas of family life, including pre-marital and marital counselling, marital contracts, and parenting. The center also hosts charitable and social events, such as meetings and blood drives.
Founding members of the center include: Dr. Hamad Bin Al Shaikh Ahmad Al Shaibani, Director General of
Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai,
Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad
Kanthapuram A. P. Aboobacker Musliyar known as Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad (Born as ''A. P. Aboobacker'' at ''Kanthapuram'' on 22 March 1931) is the Grand Mufti of India and also the Social Worker. He is also the Chancellor of the Jamia ...
, Chancellor of
Markaz,
Lt. Gen.
Dhahi Khalfan Tamim
Dhahi Khalfan Tamim ( ar, ضاحي خلفان تميم; born 1 October 1951) is a Lieutenant General and the current Deputy Chief of Police and General Security. He was chief of the Dubai Police Force until the end of the 2013, which is when Kh ...
, Head of General Security of Dubai,
Dr. MAH Azhari Director General of Markaz, Dr. Omar Mohammed Al Khateeb Executive Director of the Islamic Affairs Sector,
Dr. Adel Juma Matar, Head of the Islamic Institutions Department,
and Mohammad Abdullah Al Haj Al Zarouni, Head of Emirates Red Crescent.
See also
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Knowledge City
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Markaz Arts and Science College
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Markaz Law College
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Shahre Mubarak Grand Masjid
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Markazu Saquafathi Sunniyya
Jamia Markaz (also called Markaz or Sunni Markaz) is an Islamic University running under the Markazu Saqafathi Sunniyya at Kozhikode in Kerala, India. The Markaz is located east of Kozhikode city. The foundation stone was laid by the Saudi ...
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Buildings and structures in Dubai
Islam in the United Arab Emirates
Religious buildings and structures in Dubai
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