Sharjah Mosques provide peaceful, chilled prayer environment

Sharjah 24

22-06-2025

This initiative includes checking and maintaining air-conditioning systems and cooling units for ablution water. Additionally, they are enhancing the care of public facilities and the interiors of mosques. These improvements aim to ensure that worshippers can enjoy a cool breeze, refreshing water, and a peaceful spiritual environment during the hot summer months.
Technical Maintenance Plan
The plan, carried out by specialized engineering and technical teams, includes inspection and maintenance of cooling devices in various mosques across the emirate. This includes cleaning and servicing air filters, testing the efficiency of the equipment, adjusting cooling levels for comfort, and updating control systems to ensure they meet high standards of quality and performance.
Clean Water Systems
Teams are also conducting regular maintenance on the cooling units for ablution water and water tanks. They are focused on keeping everything clean and safe, especially in mosques that see a lot of visitors during Dhuhr and Asr prayers. This effort is part of a plan to ensure that worshippers have access to cold water in a healthy and safe way.
Proactive Service Response
The department announced that they are actively carrying out preventative maintenance to keep cooling systems working well in extreme conditions. Maintenance teams are assigned throughout the emirate according to a set schedule and use an electronic system for quick reporting and fast responses to any emergencies, usually resolved within hours. There are also backup support teams ready to assist in case of emergencies.
Spiritual Comfort Priority
The department affirmed that ensuring the comfort of worshippers and preparing mosques year-round remains a top priority. The maintenance and readiness of mosque facilities are not merely logistical services but are integral to the department's religious and community-focused mission.
Annual Improvement Plan
These efforts are part of the department's yearly strategy, implemented in coordination with inspection and monitoring teams to maintain continuous mosque services. The initiative seeks to improve the internal environment of mosques, raise the standard of services, and create a spiritually uplifting atmosphere for worshippers across Sharjah.