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Dubai closes churches, temples and cancels Easter services for safety

Apr 3, 20268 sources

Summary

Multiple places of worship in Dubai, including churches, Hindu temples, and a Sikh gurudwara, have announced temporary closures until further notice. Easter masses have been specifically cancelled over the weekend. Authorities cite safety concerns linked to the wider Middle East conflict as the reason.

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