United in grief, UAE’s religious communities hold services to celebrate the life of Sheikh Khalifa
▶ Anglicans in Abu Dhabi and Sikhs in Dubai are among the groups to honour the late President with prayers and books of condolence
Religious communities in the UAE have held services in honour of Sheikh Khalifa, who died on Friday.
The Anglican Church and Sikh community held ceremonies Abu Dhabi and Dubai to pay tribute to the life and work of the late President.
In Abu Dhabi, St Andrew’s Church held prayers for Sheikh Khalifa as part of its service yesterday.
Worshippers gathered at the church in the Mushrif area of the capital, before reading prayers and reflecting on Sheikh Khalifa’s life.
Senior priest Rev Christine Trainor appeared by video link at the service that drew the faithful from across the capital.
The Guru Nanak Darbar
Sikh temple in Jebel Ali hosted prayers and condolence events for Sheikh Khalifa on Saturday.
Dozens of worshippers attended the event and paid emotional tributes in a book of condolence placed beside a portrait of Sheikh Khalifa.
The UAE is observing a 40day mourning period, including three days off for the public and private sectors, with work resuming tomorrow.
Leaders in the region and around the world have expressed their condolences on the death of Sheikh Khalifa.
In Abu Dhabi, President Sheikh Mohamed received many leaders and emissaries.
Some countries, such as Lebanon, also announced nationwide mourning periods following the death of Sheikh Khalifa.