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Abu Dhabi: His Excellency Dr. Mugheer Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi, paid a visit to the construction site of a Hindu temple at Abu Mureikhah area off the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed highway to review the progress on the project. The department is responsible for regulating Abu Dhabi’s social sector and issuing licenses for places of worship for non-Muslims.
The BAPS Hindu mandir Hindu temple to be built in Abu Dhabi, reflects the department’s aspirations to translate into reality the vision of the UAE leadership to build a cohesive society based on the principles of tolerance, acceptance and mutual respect.
H.E. Dr Al Khaili praised the design of the edifice that will become an iconic engineering and architectural building upon completion. He also marveled at the quality of stones and other material being used in the construction.
H.E. Dr Al Khaili was received at the main reception hall by Pujya Brahmavihari Swami, the Religious Leader and International spokesman of BAPS Hindu Mandir, who oversees the development of the temple, and other officials.
He inspected the many illustrations and engineering details of the temple that adorn the hall and was briefed about the project’s development.
The foundation of the Hindu temple was laid in April 2019, in the presence of representatives of the Hindu community in the UAE. The temple is being built on a 55,000 square-meter area. It will include a center for visitors, prayer halls, exhibitions, learning areas, sports area for children and youths, thematic gardens, a food court, and book and gift shops.
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About the Department of Community Development:
The Department of Community Development (DCD) was established in 2018 to oversee, empower and regulate the social and community development sector in Abu Dhabi and provide services that are of quality, effective and accessible to everyone. The DCD’s priority is to build awareness and knowledge around social issues pertinent to Abu Dhabi and relevant to its people. The DCD is committed to providing a dignified life for all and unlocking the potential of everyone calling Abu Dhabi home.
The DCD will work alongside 11 partners in Abu Dhabi: Dar Zayed for Family Care, the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Zayed House for Islamic Culture, Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, Social Care and Minors Affairs Foundation, Family Development Foundation, Authority of Social Contribution “MAAN”, Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority, Shelters for victims of human trafficking “Ewaa” and Abu Dhabi Early childhood Authority.
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