Religion

The UAE state religion is Islam, on the basis of which the country's legislation is largely built.

The country respects other religions as well - no one is forbidden to perform religious rites and to celebrate holidays, provided that this does not violate public order and does not sow hostility between peoples. For example, in Dubai, there are two Christian churches: St. Mary and the Holy Trinity, for immigrants from India - the Temple of Krishna, the Temple of Shiva, the Temple of Sikh-Gurudwara.

Is there an Orthodox church in Dubai?

Yes, in the UAE there is the Russian Orthodox Parish of St. Apostle Philip in Sharjah. In Dubai, services are held in the building of the Anglican Church of the Holy Trinity (in Bar Dubai, on Ud Metha Street).

On September 9, 2007, the foundation stone of the first Russian Orthodox church on the Arabian Peninsula, which was already built in Sharjah, in the Al Yarmouk area, was consecrated. Now parishioners are awaiting the consecration of the temple, but services are being held there.

Watch the video: My Thoughts on Religion. (March 2024).