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The late founder of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan aspired to build a mosque personifying the moderation of Islam. This vision became a reality with the construction of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world and a prominent landmark in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi. The first considerations to build the ...
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (Arabic: جَامِع ٱلشَّيْخ زَايِد ٱلْكَبِيْر Jāmiʿ Aš-Šaykh Zāyid Al-Kabīr) is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. [1] It is the country's largest mosque, and is the key place of worship for daily Islamic prayers.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the finest example of Islamic art, combining Mughal, Moorish, Ottoman and Persian architecture. The result is a breathtaking fusion of tradition and modernity, a structure honouring the past while looking to the future.
5 wrz 2024 · Sheikh Zayed is laid to rest on the Grand Mosque site. His mausoleum is in a separate building outside the main mosque complex (out of respect, no photos are allowed here). The Quran is read inside his mausoleum by 2 Imans 24 hours a day.
No trip to Abu Dhabi is complete without a visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. With its 82 domes, sky-piercing minarets and acres of gleaming white marble, this religious edifice will take your breath away. Here’s everything you need to know about Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
The mosque is one of the world's largest and was the vision of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan - the Founding Father of the UAE. He envisaged the creation of a welcoming and cultural haven that inspires people from all backgrounds.
The late founder dreamed of building a mosque that mirrors the moderation of Islam. This dream became a reality with the construction of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world and a prominent landmark in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi.
