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Al Etihad
12-05-2025
- Al Etihad
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre hosts delegation from Abu Dhabi Accueil for French Speakers
12 May 2025 19:01 ABU DHABI (WAM) As part of the "Jusoor" programme, encompassing all initiatives, activities, and events launched by Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre to promote intercultural dialogue, foster closer ties between cultures, and enhance the UAE's global image, Dr Yousif Al Obaidli, Director-General of the Centre, met a delegation from Abu Dhabi association supports newly arrived French-speaking residents in Abu Dhabi by organising a variety of social, cultural, and recreational Centre had previously launched the "Jusoor" programme to invite individuals and institutions from diverse cultures to participate in various activities and programmes held at the are given the opportunity to explore the Centre's core message, inspired by the vision of the Founding Father of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the country's wise leadership, which aims to consolidate humanitarian values and introduce them to Emirati meeting, held at the Peace Dome, was particularly significant as the mosque is among the foremost landmarks visited by the French community in the UAE, including tourists and residents. Since its opening, the mosque has welcomed approximately 1,820,000 French visitors, notably including France's First Lady Brigitte Macron, former French President François Hollande, former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe, former Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, and Jean-Luc Martinez, President of the Louvre Museum in Paris. Additionally, in 2024 alone, the mosque hosted 124,691 the meeting, Al Obaidli emphasised that when the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan decided to build the mosque, he envisioned it as a meeting place for diverse cultures from around the world. This vision was realised through the mosque's construction, which incorporated elements and materials sourced from across the globe, ensuring that every visitor found a connection to their own culture or geographical Director-General further noted that guest feedback received by the Centre through "Google Reviews" and "TripAdvisor," as well as visitor experiences from the cultural tours offered by the Centre, confirmed that the mosque has significantly contributed to fostering an accurate understanding of Islamic culture and promoting a positive image of the mentioned that, through their experience at this prominent landmark, they discovered shared elements connecting them to the region's peoples, such as arts and other aspects, and indicated they would recommend Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to others interested in learning about the region's Obaidli also highlighted the "Light & Peace Museum," which houses numerous exhibits symbolising coexistence and intercultural the meeting, delegation members toured the "Light & Peace Museum," exploring its sections, collections, and activities. They were introduced to various aspects of Islamic civilisation, its rich legacy of art and science, and its enduring values of tolerance and coexistence, which have significantly influenced global cultural delegation also experienced "Diya – A Universe of Light," an immersive, interactive experience featuring a 360-degree multimedia presentation accompanied by sound and sensory effects, including wind, guiding visitors through an inspiring sensory journey from the star-lit cosmos to the landscapes of the delegation then toured the mosque's halls and external arcades, where they learned about its civilisational message promoting coexistence, tolerance, and openness to were introduced to the history behind the establishment of this iconic landmark, appreciating the aesthetic magnificence and exquisite Islamic architecture evident throughout its visitors also admired unique collections and splendid examples of Islamic artistry and design, which, despite their diversity, seamlessly converge in the mosque's design, embodying the harmonious blend of cultures in a single, creative is noteworthy that the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre actively participates in events organised by countries around the world, including the French Republic. A delegation from the Centre previously took part in France's International Tourism Exhibition, "Top Resa."
Al Etihad
11-03-2025
- Al Etihad
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi received over 6.5 million worshippers, visitors in 2024
7 Mar 2025 15:38 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi welcomed 6,582,993 worshippers and visitors in the past year, marking a 20% increase from 2023, according to a statement from the included 2,259,275 worshippers and those fasting, 4,262,781 tourists, as well as 60,937 visitors who used the mosque's jogging the worshippers, 281,941 attended Friday prayers, while 709,875 participated in daily prayers, the statement said. Ramadan and Eid prayers attracted 617,458 worshippers, with the 27th night of Ramadan 1445H (April 5) breaking records with 87,186 attendees, including 70,680 worshippers, the highest in the mosque's part of the 'Our Fasting Guests' initiative, the centre distributed 2,150,000 iftar meals, with 650,001 served on-site and 1.5 million meals delivered to labour accommodations across Abu Dhabi. In addition, 30,000 suhoor meals were provided during the last 10 nights of 2024, 81% of visitors to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre were international tourists, with 19% from the UAE. Asia led with 52% of visitors, followed by Europe (33%), North America (8%), Africa (3%), South America (3%) and Australia (1%).India had the highest number of visitors (841,980), followed by China (397,048), Russia (293,667), the US (204,018), Germany (149,277), the UK (127,691), France (124,691), Italy (113,204), Pakistan (104,166), and the Philippines (86,898). The highest single-day attendance was on the second day of Eid Al Fitr (April 11), with 32,722 worshippers and visitors, the statement mosque's cultural tours saw 5,607 guided sessions, attracting 75,752 visitors, while 1,510 official delegation bookings brought 23,951 attendees. Among the 309 high-level delegations were eight heads of state, a vice president, three state governors, and 49 ambassadors and centre also introduced initiatives like the 'Unseen Glimpses' tour and 'Sura' evening tours from 10pm to 8am, offering exclusive insights into the mosque's architecture and atmosphere. Visitors can also enjoy a self-guided experience using the 'El-Delleel' multimedia eGuide in 14 languages. The 'Souq Al Jami' offers over 50 retail and dining units, enhancing the visitor 'Light & Peace Museum' at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, features the immersive 'Diya – A Universe of Light' experience. The museum includes five sections: 'Tolerance – A Guiding Light', 'Sanctity and Worship – The Three Grand Mosques', 'Precision and Beauty – The Spirit of Invention', 'Tolerance and Openness – Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque', and 'Universal Coexistence', plus a family section. It offers interactive exhibits and advanced multimedia technology, showcasing rare artifacts and fostering cultural dialogue. A major attraction of the museum is the 360-degree 'Diya – A Universe of Light' display with sensory effects, including wind simulations. Since its November opening, the museum has welcomed 9,728 2024, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre launched 115 episodes across various cultural and religious series, reinforcing its role in promoting Islamic knowledge. This included the new 'Kursi AlJami' series, which explores topics like supplication, the call to prayer, and Quranic interpretations, and the 'Wamda Fiqhiyyah' series featuring UAE Council for Fatwa members, focusing on religious duties. The centre also continued its existing series, including 'The Beautiful Names of Allah' ,'Architecture and Arts', and 'Gheras Al-Qiyam', as well as introduced the 'Rare Books' and 'Manuscripts' series showcasing valuable Islamic 2024, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre released several key publications: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: A Lights of Peace, featuring award-winning photos from the 'Spaces of Light' Photography Award, the Light & Peace Museum Catalogue, and the Al-Andalus: History and Civilization Exhibition Catalogue. These publications celebrate Islamic heritage, architecture and 2024, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre continued its efforts with the 1446H Hijri Calendar Project, ensuring accuracy based on scientific, religious, as well as astronomical released a comprehensive wall-mounted 'Roznamah' calendar and a new desk edition, along with an updated Hijri Calendar video series. The centre also enhanced its interactive smart app for the 1446H Hijri Calendar, making it accessible across the UAE, and launched the 'Interactive Roznamah' to track prayer times throughout the year. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque ranks among the world's top 1% of tourist attractions and was named the Middle East's top cultural and historical landmark by TripAdvisor, a leading online travel platform.
