More than 500 people converted to Islam in Dubai in 2015

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Tuesday 14 Apr 2015 - 12:24 Makkah mean time-25-6-1436 (Archive Image) Dubai, (IINA) - More than 500 people converted to Islam in Dubai during the first quarter of 2015, according to statistics released by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD), Emirates 24/7 reported. "Most of these people learnt about Islam through friends, books, visiting Islamic centres, or because of being moved by the Adhan and the good treatment they received here in the UAE," said Yusra Al Gaood, head of edification and religious guidance department at IACAD. During the first quarter, the section conducted various activities at the Mohammad bin Rashid Islamic Culture Centre in Al Barsha and Zayed Bin Mohammad Family Gathering in Al Khawaneej 1st, which were attended by number of Muslims and non-Muslims. The campaign has organized lectures in the Tamil language for non-Muslims in Al Baraha Hospital, and contests for non-Muslims in Reef Mall. Meanwhile, a Chinese delegation recently visited the Mohammed bin Rashid Islamic Culture Centre in Al Barsha to discuss ways of future cooperation. SM/IINA