Amerat residents thank Times of Oman for support for rebuilding mosque

Muscat: Residents in Amerat Heights who are looking for support from people to build a temporary mosque after a fire damaged their neighbourhood mosque two weeks ago, thanked Times of Oman.
A story published by Times of Oman on August 6 “Fund plea for new mosque in Oman's Amerat Heights” has helped them to generate funds to rebuild the temporary mosque for prayers and continue the construction of new mosque.
“The full campaign raised about OMR7,000, which has helped us to rebuild a small prayer room designated for women. Part of the funds came in after Times story. The extra money after completion of the temporary prayer room have been diverted to completion the main mosque, which is still needing more than 100,000 OMR,” Saud Salmi, a resident in Amerat and trade union leader in Oman, told Times of Oman.
The mosque was damaged in a fire caused by an electrical short-circuit. Following the incident, residents had to travel to nearby areas to pray. Men were able to manage, however, it was a hassle for women.
“We thank Times of Oman for its story about this mosque and may Allah bless all those who donated for preparing the temporary prayer room and thank you to all who will donate for the new mosque project "Jazakum Allah Khair.” Salmi added.
Since the new mosque is being built with support from the community, a shortage of funds is hindering the process.
According to Salmi, they have not received any government funds and so the work is lagging.
There are some 200 homes located in the area that depend on the temporary mosque to pray.
According to a report by the Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance (PACDA), electrical faults accounted for one-third of all fires in 2015.