UAE’s efforts on religious freedom praised

Abu Dhabi city gleaming in the evening light. Abu Dhabi
is the capital and second most populous city in the
United Arab Emirates (UAE), after Dubai. It is also the
seat of government of the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
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US Department of State report hails efforts to protect religious freedom in practice

Abu Dhabi, May 30, 2013: The US Department of State, in its International Religious Freedom Report for 2012, has praised the efforts of the UAE to protect religious freedom in practice and freedom of religious belief.

The recently-released report noted that the constitution of the UAE guarantees the freedom to exercise religious worship in accordance with established customs, provided that it does not conflict with public policy or violate public morals as Islam is the official religion of the UAE.

It further noted that the constitution of the UAE stipulates that all citizens are equal before the law, without discrimination between citizens on grounds of religious belief.

The UAE government follows a policy of tolerance toward followers of major religions who can exercise religious worship without interference from the government.

Courtesy: Gulf News