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Complete guide to the Emirates ID in the UAE
All UAE citizens and residents have an identification card issued by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) – the Emirates ID. If you’re wondering how to apply, renew or replace your Emirates ID, MyBayut provides a thorough breakdown of these processes. We have also listed documents required for Emirates ID application, issuance fees and processing times in this detailed guide to the Emirates ID.
WHAT IS THE EMIRATES ID?
As stated earlier, The Emirates ID or the UAE ID Card is an identification card issued by the Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship. It acts as a portable personal database and is mandatory for all UAE citizens and residents. Everyone living in the UAE must apply for the card and carry it with them at all times.
Each Emirates ID card has a unique 15-digit identity number assigned to the cardholder. There is an electronic chip with the holder’s personal data (including finger biometrics) besides the holder’s photo on the card.
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Continue reading to know absolutely everything about the Emirates ID.
WHY DO YOU NEED AN EMIRATES ID?
ICA’s Emirates ID is more than a legal identity card for citizens and residents. You need to submit your card details for various governmental and non-governmental services, such as applying for a new phone and internet connection, opening bank accounts, paying your DEWA bills, registering your vehicle, paying traffic fines and more.
Plus, all cardholders can make the most of Emirates ID benefits. For instance, cardholders can use the Smart Gates installed across the Dubai International Airport terminals to complete passport control procedures in seconds instead of standing in a long queue. Similarly, Emirates ID holders can use their card to request a credit report at the Al Etihad Credit Bureau customer service centres. Hence it could be said that the Emirates ID has multiple uses for anyone resident in the UAE.
WHAT ARE THE SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE UPDATED EMIRATES ID?
The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) has started revamping Emirati passports and identification cards. As part of this project, a new and improved Emirates ID is being introduced.
The new card will have enhanced protection of non-visible data. This means that ICA’s E-link system can read confidential information. Polycarbonate is being used to make this new card, which means that the card’s service life will be more than a decade. Moreover, the laser printing feature will now be authenticated with the card holder’s date of birth.
The card’s chip also has a higher capacity as well as non-touch data reading features. Last, the new card will hold additional information, including population group, issuing authority and professional data.
Old Emirates ID can be used until the expiry date. Those who have applied for renewal already can use the digital version until they receive the physical card. The digital Emirates ID card is available on the ICA UAE Smart app. You can download it from App Store and Google Play.
Another good news is that even with the updates, no extra fee will be charged when you update your Emirates ID next time. The addition of high-tech security is another step towards foolproof protection from identity theft.
WHAT IS THE EMIRATES ID VALIDITY?
The validity of Emirates ID differs for expats, UAE citizens and GCC nationals.
- Expat Residents: Depends on the validity of the UAE residence visa
- UAE Citizens: 5 or 10 years
- GCC Nationals: 5 years
HOW TO APPLY FOR A NEW EMIRATES ID CARD?
Here is a comprehensive guide to applying for Emirates ID for expats, UAE Nationals and GCC Nationals:
WHERE CAN EXPATS APPLY FOR A NEW EMIRATES ID?
The company sponsoring new expats (other than GCC Nationals) may apply for the Emirates ID on their behalf. Expats can put in their applications through approved typing centres across the UAE. Similarly, you can apply for Emirates ID online via the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) website. Once the form has been submitted, you will receive an SMS providing the time and location of the EIDA office you need to visit.
Expat residents can also apply for an Emirates ID online for their dependents (spouse or children) through the ICA website or Smart App. But this can only be done after their own Emirates ID has been issued (which must be done through a typing centre).
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR EMIRATES ID APPLICATION FOR EXPATS
Below are the documents needed to apply for Emirates ID for expats:
- Original passport
- Original valid residency or entry permit
For Emirates ID applications for newborns or those under the age of 15, the following documents are also required:
- Personal photo with white background
- Original birth certificate or father’s passport or Emirates ID
- Passport and visa of the sponsor of the applicant (only for newborns)
Once you have submitted the application, a receipt would be handed to you.
EMIRATES ID APPLICATION FEES FOR EXPATS
The Emirates ID application fee for expats depends on the number of years the card remains valid. Generally, you will be charged AED 100 for each year. There will be additional service fee charges for typing offices and smart apps. Here’s an overview of the cost of applying for a new Emirates ID card.
TYPING CENTRE
- Extra Charges: AED 30
ICA WEBSITE
- Service Charges: AED 40
EMIRATES ID APPLICATION PROCESS FOR EXPATS
Below is the procedure to apply for a new Emirates ID for expats through a typing centre:
- Visit an approved typing centre to have your new Emirates ID application form filled out. Make sure to have the necessary documents listed with you, and once the application is completed, pay the appropriate fees.
- You will receive an SMS confirming that your application has been received. The message will also inform you of the EIDA office you need to visit to complete the process, including taking biometrics and the official photograph.
- Once these procedures are completed, and your residency visa is stamped, your application will be processed. You will receive an account number through SMS for tracking your Emirates ID application status through the ICA website.
- You will receive an SMS from Emirates Post notifying you when your card is ready for collection, which is typically five working days after your residency visa has been stamped. You will be required to visit the post office mentioned in your application to collect your new UAE identity card. If you fail to collect your card within 90 days, it will be returned and made redundant.
If you are applying for an Emirates ID for your dependents through online channels such as the FAIC website or Smart App, you must fill out the application form and pay the fees online instead of visiting the typing centre. After this, you can follow the same process as mentioned above.
WHERE CAN UAE NATIONALS APPLY FOR A NEW EMIRATES ID?
UAE nationals can apply for their ID card through the main Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship website or an approved typing centre.
DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR EMIRATES ID
For UAE Nationals, the Emirates ID application documents are as follows:
- Original Family Book (in case of newborn application, make sure the child is added to the family book) (Only required when applying through a typing centre)
- Original passport
For Emirates ID applications for newborns or those under the age of 15, the following documents are also required:
- Personal photo with white background
- Original birth certificate OR father’s passport or Emirates ID
- Population Register ID Number (only for newborn applications)
EMIRATES ID APPLICATION FEES FOR UAE NATIONALS
Are you looking for fees for the Emirates ID application for UAE Nationals? Emirates ID cost will depend on the length of validity, which applicants can choose between five or ten years and the application mode. Emirates ID fee for five years card is AED 170.
PROCESS TO APPLY FOR EMIRATES ID FOR UAE NATIONALS
The application process for Emirates ID for UAE Nationals is quite simple. Here’s an outline for applying through the ICA website or typing centre:
- Submit the application via the Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship website or an approved typing centre with the necessary documents. Pay the appropriate fees for the length of validity chosen.
- You will receive an SMS informing you that your application has been received. It will also notify you of the EIDA office you need to visit to complete the process, including taking biometrics and the official photograph.
- Once these procedures are completed, you will receive an account number through SMS, which you can use to track your Emirates ID application status through the ICA website.
- You will receive an SMS from Emirates Post notifying you when your card is ready for collection, which is typically five working days after your residency visa has been stamped. You will be required to visit the post office mentioned in your application to collect your new UAE identity card. If you fail to collect your card within 90 days, it will be returned and made redundant.
When applying for an Emirates ID for newborn UAE Nationals, the child’s name must be added to the family book and registered with the Population Register. At that point, the newborn applicant will receive their Emirates ID number. The newborn applicant’s parents can then apply for a renewal process for the ID card.
WHERE CAN GCC NATIONALS APPLY FOR A NEW EMIRATES ID?
GCC Nationals can apply for a new Emirates ID via the ICA website or approved typing centres.
DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR EMIRATES ID APPLICATION FOR GCC NATIONALS
When applying for a new Emirates ID card for GCC Nationals, applicants will need the following documents:
- Original passport
- Original Valid GCC ID Card
- Proof of residency in the UAE (such as valid trade license, certificate to prove the applicant is studying in the UAE, employment certificate or attested employment agreement) (For children, the relevant parents’ documents can be used)
Documents needed for Emirates ID applications for newborns or those under the age of 15 are:
- Personal photo with white background
- Original birth certificate OR father’s passport or Emirates ID
APPLICATION COST FOR EMIRATES ID FOR GCC NATIONALS
GCC Nationals are issued a 5-year Emirates ID, which has the same application fee as UAE Nationals.
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR AN EMIRATES ID FOR GCC NATIONALS
The Emirates ID application procedure for GCC Nationals is the same as that for UAE Nationals.
WHERE CAN YOU FIND THE TYPING CENTRES AND FAIC CENTRES?
The list of approved Emirates ID typing centres and ICA service centres, which is the Emirates ID Authority, in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates, can be found on the Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship website.
HOW TO RENEW YOUR EMIRATES ID?
Once the Emirates ID card expires, which will depend on the card’s validity, UAE citizens and residents have 30 days from the date of expiry to renew the Emirates ID card. After this period, there will be a late penalty of AED 20 per day. This late fine can go up to a maximum of AED 1,000.
UAE nationals can apply for renewal anytime between six to one month before the card expiry. Whereas expats with residence visas can only apply for renewal when the card has expired.
WHERE CAN YOU RENEW YOUR EMIRATES ID?
The Emirates ID renewal process is the same as applying for a new ID card, including the service channels through which applicants can renew.
If an expatriate’s residence visa is already stamped and active, they can renew the Emirates ID via the ICA website or typing centre.
- 1 Year Validity: AED 290
- 2 Years Validity: AED 390
- 3 Years Validity: AED 490
WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR EMIRATES ID RENEWAL?
Mandatory documents required for Emirates ID renewal for expats, UAE Nationals and GCC Nationals are almost the same as for first-time applicants. Applicants will also need to carry along their old ID card when going for the renewal process.
Expats will need to show their residency visa under renewal when renewing their ID card as well.
WHAT IS THE EMIRATES ID RENEWAL COST?
The Emirates ID renewal fees are the same as that for first-time applicants, which varies depending on the validity of the card, method of application and whether the cardholder is an expat or UAE/GCC National. Please take a look at the application costs above to find out the Emirates ID renewal charges.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR EMIRATES ID RENEWAL?
The renewal process for the UAE ID card requires the same steps as that for first-time applications and has the same processing time.
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU LOSE YOUR EMIRATES ID?
If your Emirates ID card has been lost, stolen or damaged, there are specific steps that need to be taken to replace your ID card. Find out what to do if you need to replace your Emirates ID card:
- Firstly, the cardholder should report the stolen or lost Emirates ID incident to Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) Customer Happiness Centre to deactivate the old card. In case you have lost your card outside of the UAE, you should inform the UAE Embassy.
- The cardholder can apply for an Emirates ID replacement through the ICA website, the officially approved typing centres or ICA Happiness Centres. However, if someone is applying for a replacement ID card for their dependants, they can do so via the ICA website or app. The applicants will also be required to have their biometrics taken.
- Pay the appropriate fee.
- The card issuance period (generally) is 48 hours.
The following documents will be required when applying for a replacement ID card:
- Expat residents: original passport stamped with a residency visa
- UAE nationals: original passport and family book (when applying through typing centre or online. No documents are required when visiting ICA Centre)
- GCC nationals: original passport, Unified Identification Number, original GCC ID card and proof of residency
Applicants below the age of 15 must submit a photograph with white background, original birth certificate OR father’s passport or Emirates ID. GCC national applicants below 15 years will need their father’s GCC ID Card.
EMIRATES ID REPLACEMENT FEES
The Emirates ID replacement cost will differ based on where the application was submitted. The charges are the same for expat residents, UAE and GCC nationals:
- ICA website or smart app: AED 340
- Typing centre: AED 370
- ICA Happiness Centre: AED 490
IS THERE A WAY TO EXPEDITE THE PROCESS OF ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL OF EMIRATES ID?
With Fawri service, UAE and GCC nationals can get their Emirates ID within 24 hours. This includes first time registration, renewal of expired card or replacement of the lost card.
Expatriates can only apply for Fawri service in case they need to replace a lost or damaged card. First-time applicants and renewals cannot use this service as time is required to attain proof of residency and go through other related processes.
AED 300 are charged for such applications. However, applicants above the age of 70 don’t have to pay the extra charges.
To avail of Fawri services, you can visit the following ICA Customer Happiness Centres:
- Al Barsha, Dubai
- Al Rashidiya, Dubai
- Karama, Dubai
- Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi
- Al Ain Centre, Al Ain
- Sharjah Centre, Sharjah
- Ajman Centre, Ajman
- Fujairah Centre, Fujairah
- Ras Al Khaimah Centre, RAK
- Umm Al Quwain Centre, Umm Al Quwain
- Al Jazeera and Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi
HOW TO CHECK YOUR ID CARD STATUS?
Want to check the status for Emirates ID renewal, replacement or application? Here’s what you need to do:
- Visit the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship website
- On the homepage, select the option for ‘ID Card Status’
- To check application status, enter the application (PRAN) number or your Emirates ID number to check renewal or replacement status.
HOW CAN I UPDATE MY EMIRATES CARD DETAILS?
If there is a change in your data, you have to inform the ICA within 30 days. You have to visit ICA’s Customer Happiness Centre with your passport and current Emirates ID. Emirates ID Update requests are not entertained online. This applies to all cardholders, i.e. residents and nationals.
HOW CAN I UPDATE MY MOBILE NUMBER ON THE EMIRATES ID CARD?
Read our detailed blog on how to change your mobile number on the Emirates ID card, to get complete clarity.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BEST FEATURES OF THE EMIRATES ID CARD?
The Emirates ID card has different components to protect the integrity of the whole system.
- Smart card
- Fingerprint biometric
- Public key infrastructure (Digital signature and authentication certificates)
Furthermore, the identification number and the electronic chip performs key functions.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The unique identification number (also known as the identity number) is associated with the individual until the cancellation of the card. This number is used by all government, non-governmental and private entities to prove your identity. This 15-digit number provides evidence of your status in the country.
ELECTRONIC CHIP
The electronic chip saves the personal data of the cardholder. When scanned on machines, it provides authentication of the user. The chip stores up to 32,000 letters that are part of encrypted data. Hence, only authorised entities can read, write or update this information.
OTHER TECHNOLOGIES
Data protection has been a priority for the UAE government. Emirates ID uses state of the art technology to ensure zero theft. It uses smart cards, ultra-violent ink, line drawing and accurate letters. Furthermore, it has a total of nine security features, which makes falsification or forgery difficult. Emirates ID security provisions are similar to the ones banks use for credit cards.
CAN I GET MY EMIRATES ID CARD CANCELLED?
Residents who plan to go back to their home countries or change jobs have to cancel their ID cards. You have to hand over the card to the respective General Directorate for Residency and Foreigners Affairs.
I HAVE A FEW QUESTIONS ABOUT MY EMIRATES ID APPLICATION, WHO DO I CONTACT?
If you have any questions regarding Emirates ID cards, you can contact the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship on 600-522-222.
That brings an end to MyBayut’s guide to the UAE Emirates ID! We hope this article helps you apply, renew and replace your ID card smoothly and efficiently.
Read our helpful guide on checking your UAE visa status to determine what stage your residency visa application has reached. If you’ve recently moved to the UAE, take a look at basic rules for expats in the country for an easy transition.
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UAE PASS: How to apply and register? How to verify through UAE PASS kiosk?
UAE PASS: How to apply and register? How to verify through UAE PASS kiosk?
UAE Pass
Through UAE PASS, customers can access the government services online and sign the legal documents digitally.
Usage of UAE Pass:
- It can be used to access different services over all the sectors in UAE.
- Customers can request an official documents from the organization and sign it digitally
- Trustable identity application for all the UAE citizen, resident and visitors
- Customers can pay all the utility bills and filing a residence visa application
- UAEPASS was officially launched during GITEX 2018
Who is eligible for UAE PASS?
- All UAE citizens and residents who has valid Emirates ID are eligible for UAE PASS.
UAE PASS can be accessed via 3 ways
- Mobile App
The mobile application allows users to register, manage their profiles, authenticate on Service Provider’s websites, sign documents, and validate signed documents.
2. Self-service Portal (online)
The self-service portal allows users to manage their profiles, sign documents, and validate signed documents.
3. Kiosk Application
Users can go for the advanced level verification through the UAE Pass kiosk. Verification will be done through biometric (fingerprint) verification.
How to apply and register for UAE Pass?
- Download the UAE pass mobile application (Apple users-app store and Android users – google play)
- Register / Sign up to create a new account.
- Customers can scan with Emirates ID to process the steps quickly.
- If Emirates ID, is not there, enter the personal details, email and valid mobile number to verify which is the basic sign up.
- Later you can scan the Emirates ID to verify.
- Verify the registration using face recognition (or)
- Go to the nearest UAE pass kiosk location with Emirates ID to enable the digital signing which is final step to complete the verification.
- UAE pass has no service charge
*Users can migrate from an existing Dubai ID or SmartPass account
Can you register UAE PASS if you are outside of UAE?
Yes, you can do.
How to register UAE PASS if you are outside of UAE?
- Download the UAE PASS app.
- Scan your backside of your emirates ID in the app to autofill the details
Download UAE PASS through Apple store for iPhone / iPad and Google Play Store for Samsung, Oppo, Mi etc
Know more about UAE Pass
UAE PASS Customer care
UAE PASS help desk number: 600 561 111 / 600.560.000
UAE pass official website: https://selfcare.uaepass.ae/
Email: support@uaepass.ae
How to register /sign up for UAE PASS through SmartPass / Dubai ID?
- Download the UAE pass mobile application (Apple users-app store and Android users – google play)
- Select “Smartpass” or “Dubai ID” option to sign up
- Enter the existing user id to proceed
How to sign up UAE PASS via UAE PASS kiosk?
- Visit the UAE pass kiosk location with Emirates ID for the advanced level verification.
- Place the Emirates ID in the Kiosk machine reader
- Place your fingers for the fingerprint.
- Enter your mobile number to verify
- Confirm the details such as name, number and click confirm to proceed
- Open UAE PASS app to scan QR code to link your mobile number and wait for the authentication.
- Enter new qualified signing password to use in the documents and wait for the verification.
- Once all done, your UAE PASS will be in advanced level verification
For more details, visit https://u.ae/en/about-the-uae/digital-uae/the-uae-pass-app
UAE Pass FAQS
1. Can I use and access UAE PASS from multiple devices?
- Yes, you can use it for up to two devices.
2. How to access UAE Pass if I forgot the Pin?
- You need to visit uaepass.ae to reset the pin
3. Can I register or sign up UAE Pass if I do not have Emirates ID?
- No, you cannot use.
4. Can I register or sign up UAE Pass if I am living abroad/overseas?
- No. UAE pass is currently for residents and UAE nationals.
5. How to access UAE Pass if I lose the device?
- You need to visit uaepass.ae to recover the account. You can restore the previous profile on your new device.
6. How to create a Signing Password in UAE Pass?
- Users can create a signing password through UAE pass kiosk.
- Install the app, create the account and verify.
- Visit to the Kiosk with a valid Emirates ID
- Place the ID on the card reader.
- Follow the instruction on the screen to create a signing password
7. What is the expiry / validity of UAE Pass?
- The certificates are valid for 3 years. After that users needs to renew.
8. Is there expiry for the digital signature?
- The signing certificates are valid for 3 years. But the signed documents will remain valid even if the certificate expires. Customers can renew through the Kiosk or website
9. How to change / update the Email ID and Phone (mobile) number in UAE Pass?
- Customers can be able to change / update their phone number through mobile application or website
- Go to “Account-Personal details-Email”. Edit the Email, click ‘update’ and validate using an OTP.
- Go to “Account-Personal details-Mobile number”. Edit the number, click ‘update’ and validate using an OTP.
10. How to change a signing password?
- Customer can change the signing password by revoking or renewing the current signing certificate through the Kiosk.
The total number of Himachal Pradesh districts is 12. These districts are divided into 3 administrative divisions: Mandi, Shimla, and Kangra. Each of the districts in the state is governed by a district magistrate. The division of the Himachal Pradesh districts allows for better administrative control over the region.
We have shared the names of all the districts in the state of Himachal Pradesh here. Check out the names and further information about Himachal Pradesh districts, such as the year of formation, total population, total area covered, etc.
How Many Districts in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is a north Indian state that was formed on January 25, 1971. There are 12 districts in Himachal Pradesh. We have shared further information about these districts here:
- The Himachal Pradesh districts are headed by a District Magistrate or a Deputy Commissioner.
- The judiciary of the state is headed by a district judge.
- A Superintendent of Police looks after matters of law and order in the HP districts.
- The forests in the state are managed by a Deputy Conservator of Forests.
Names of HP Districts
We have shared the names of all the Himachal Pradesh districts here. Check out the names of all 12 districts of the state of Himachal Pradesh from the table shared below
| Himachal Pradesh Districts Names | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chamba | Shimla | Kullu |
| Hamirpur | Bilaspur | Kangra |
| Lahaul and Spiti | Kinnaur | Solan |
| Mandi | Simraur | Una |
Himachal Pradesh District List
Here, you can find out more information about the HP districts. The table shared below shows the information about the year of formation, the total area covered, and a total population of each of the Himachal Pradesh districts. Go through the following table to know more about the districts of the state
| # | HP Districts | Area (km2) | Population (2011 census) | Formed |
| 1 | Bilaspur | 1,167 | 381,956 | 1954 |
| 2 | Chamba | 6,522 | 519,080 | 1948 |
| 3 | Hamirpur | 1,118 | 454,768 | 1972 |
| 4 | Kangra | 5,739 | 1,510,075 | 1972 |
| 5 | Kinnaur | 6,401 | 84,121 | 1960 |
| 6 | Kullu | 5,503 | 437,903 | 1963 |
| 7 | Lahaul and Spiti | 13,835 | 31,564 | 1960 |
| 8 | Mandi | 3,950 | 999,777 | 1948 |
| 9 | Shimla | 5,131 | 814,010 | 1972 |
| 10 | Sirmaur | 2,825 | 529,855 | 1948 |
| 11 | Solan | 1,936 | 580,320 | 1972 |
| 12 | Una | 1,540 | 521,173 | 1972 |
Himachal Pradesh District Map
Find out the geographic location of all the Himachal Pradesh districts on the map shared here. It will also give you a better idea of the size of the districts of the state. Check out the image for the list of districts present today in Himachal Pradesh State.
HP Districts: Administrative Divisions
The Himachal Pradesh districts are categorized into 3 administrative divisions. Here are the names of the administrative divisions and the respective districts that they include
- Shimla – Solan, Simraur, Shimla, Kinnaur
- Mandi – Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Mandi, Lahaul & Spiti and Kullu.
- Kangra – Una, Kangra and Chamba.
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FAQs on Himachal Pradesh Districts
Q1. How many districts are there in Himachal Pradesh in 2023?
There will be 12 districts in Himachal Pradesh in 2023. Each of these districts is headed by a district magistrate or a deputy commissioner. They look after the situation of law and order in the districts with the help of a superintendent of police and the HP state police force.
Q2. Which is the smallest and largest district in Himachal Pradesh?
The largest district in Himachal Pradesh in terms of area is Lahaul and Spiti. This district covers an area of 13,835 square kilometers. On the other hand, the smallest Himachal Pradesh district is Hamirpur. This district only spreads across an area of 1,118 square kilometers.
Q3. What are the names of all the Himachal Pradesh districts?
The names of all the Himachal Pradesh districts are Kangra, Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Chamba, Hamirpur, Solan, Lahaul & Spiti, Simraur, Una, Bilaspur and Kinnaur. These districts come under the administrative divisions of Kangra, Shimla, and Mandi.
Q4. Are there 16 or 12 districts in Himachal Pradesh?
The total number of districts in Himachal Pradesh is 12. These districts are further divided into subdistricts, tehsils, and patwars. A Deputy Commissioner looks after the revenue collection and matters of law and order in the Himachal Pradesh districts with the help of a Superintendent of Police.
Q5. Where can I find the Himachal Pradesh district list?
You can find the list of Himachal Pradesh districts here. We have shared the list of all the districts in Himachal Pradesh here. Check out the names of all 12 HP districts along with further information about them. Find out the details about the total area covered by each HP district, the total population, etc.
Jehovah’s Witnesses is a nontrinitarian millenarian restorationist Christian denomination.
As of 2022, the group reported approximately 8.5 million members involved in evangelism, with 19.7 million attending the annual Memorial of Christ’s death.The denomination is directed by a group of elders in Warwick, New York, United States, known as the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses, which establishes all doctrines based on its interpretations of the Bible. It teaches that the destruction of the present world system at Armageddon is imminent, and the establishment of God’s kingdom over earth is the only solution to all of humanity’s problems.
The group emerged from the Bible Student movement founded in the late 1870s by Charles Taze Russell, who also co-founded Zion’s Watch Tower Tract Society in 1881 to organize and print the movement’s publications. A leadership dispute after Russell’s death resulted in several groups breaking away, with Joseph Franklin Rutherford retaining control of the Watch Tower Society and its properties.Rutherford made significant organizational and doctrinal changes, including adoption of the name Jehovah’s witnesses in 1931 to distinguish the group from other Bible Student groups and symbolize a break with the legacy of Russell’s traditions
Jehovah’s Witnesses are known for their door-to-door preaching, distributing literature such as The Watchtower and Awake!, and for refusing military service and blood transfusions. They consider the use of God’s name vital for proper worship. They reject Trinitarianism, inherent immortality of the soul, and hellfire, which they consider unscriptural doctrines. They do not observe Christmas, Easter, birthdays, or other holidays and customs they consider to have pagan origins incompatible with Christianity.They prefer to use their own Bible translation, the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures, although their literature occasionally quotes and cites other Bible translations. Witnesses commonly call their body of beliefs “The Truth” and consider themselves “in the Truth”. They consider human society morally corrupt and under the influence of Satan, and most limit their social interaction with non-Witnesses.
Congregational disciplinary actions include disfellowshipping, their term for formal expulsion and shunning, a last resort for what they consider serious offenses.Baptized people who formally leave are considered disassociated and are also shunned. Jehovah’s Witnesses can be disfellowshipped for having contact with former disfellowshipped members of their community, or for having contact with information contrary to their doctrines. Disfellowshipped and disassociated people may eventually be reinstated if deemed repentant.
The group’s position on conscientious objection to military service and refusal to salute state symbols (like national anthems and flags) has brought it into conflict with some governments.Some Jehovah’s Witnesses have been persecuted, and their activities banned or restricted in some countries. Persistent legal challenges by Jehovah’s Witnesses have influenced legislation related to civil rights in several countries.
The organization has been criticized regarding biblical translation, doctrines, and alleged coercion of its members. The Watch Tower Society has made various unfulfilled predictions about major biblical events, such as Christ’s Second Coming, the advent of God’s kingdom, and Armageddon. Their policies for handling cases of child sexual abuse have been the subject of various formal inquiries.
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