With the suspension of religious services across the UAE due to the coronavirus outbreak, several temples, churches and Islamic centres in the country are using technology to connect to the people and help them remain calm in the time of pandemic, according to a media report.
Measures adopted by different faith groups include virtual Islamic classes; live-streaming of masses by churches; webcasts of weekly satsangs by Hindu temple, Khaleej Times reported.
The Islamic Information Centre in Dubai is conducting two new courses via WhatsApp, which now has 166 attendees, said Rashid Al Junaibi, director of the centre.
The centre had put all classes on hold until further notice as per the instructions by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department.
"We have also started a reading course in English and French languages via WhatsApp for over 269 of our students of 32 different nationalities to learn the book titled New Muslim Guide," he added.
"Class quizzes are conducted online via webforms."
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