The Sikh community in the UAE comprises tens of thousands of people.
The Sikh temple in Dubai's Jebel Ali, Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara, held special prayers for the late President Sheikh Khalifa. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
People offer prayers for Sheikh Khalifa at the temple.
A mourning period of 40 days was announced in the UAE, including three days off for the public and private sector, with work resuming on May 17.
Members of the Sikh community gather to give their condolences.
Many of the people who worship here have called the Emirates their home for years.
Worshippers during the prayer ceremony.
Visitors pay tribute to the late Ruler.
Children among the crowd.
Visitors write tributes for the late Ruler.
A visitor signs a tribute book.
Several countries also announced mourning periods, including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and India.
Leaders and people from across the region and around the world have offered their condolences.
The Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara Dubai has the capacity to host hundreds of worshippers.
The Sikh community in the UAE comprises tens of thousands of people.
The Sikh temple in Dubai's Jebel Ali, Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara, held special prayers for the late President Sheikh Khalifa. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
People offer prayers for Sheikh Khalifa at the temple.
A mourning period of 40 days was announced in the UAE, including three days off for the public and private sector, with work resuming on May 17.
Members of the Sikh community gather to give their condolences.
Many of the people who worship here have called the Emirates their home for years.
Worshippers during the prayer ceremony.
Visitors pay tribute to the late Ruler.
Children among the crowd.
Visitors write tributes for the late Ruler.
A visitor signs a tribute book.
Several countries also announced mourning periods, including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and India.
Leaders and people from across the region and around the world have offered their condolences.
The Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara Dubai has the capacity to host hundreds of worshippers.
The Sikh community in the UAE comprises tens of thousands of people.
