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CairoScene
09-05-2025
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- CairoScene
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Hosts Workshops for Abu Dhabi Students
Held throughout April and May, the workshops begin with guided tours of the Mosque Library. May 10, 2025 The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has been hosting a series of cultural workshops aimed at school students across Abu Dhabi, with two recent sessions welcoming 39 students to the Mosque Library. Organised in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the workshops are part of the 'Al Shabab Al Banie' youth programme, which focuses on nurturing cultural awareness and creative thinking among younger generations. Held throughout April and May, the workshops begin with guided tours of the Mosque Library, introducing students to its collection, services, and role as a cultural space. Sessions explore a range of topics including reading and language development, the historical role of maps, and forms of Islamic ornamentation and calligraphy. Students also have the chance to visit the Light & Peace Museum and the Diya – A Universe of Light immersive experience, engaging with artefacts that showcase the breadth of Islamic civilisation and its global connections. Since its opening in 2010, the Mosque Library has positioned itself as a centre for Islamic knowledge and intercultural dialogue. With support from H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the library holds nearly 3,000 rare and valuable books in 14 languages, alongside 50,000 microfilm copies of Arabic manuscripts covering Islamic sciences, arts, and history. The workshops are part of ongoing efforts to make the Mosque Library a hub for youth engagement, encouraging curiosity while preserving and promoting Islamic heritage.
Sharjah 24
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
Saif bin Zayed attends int'l symposium closing ceremony in Moscow
The symposium was held in the Russian capital, Moscow, at the Grand Mosque Centre under the title 'The Role of the Family in Empowering Society.' The symposium was attended by His Eminence Sheikh Rawi Gainuddin, Grand Mufti of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Religious Administration of Muslims of Russia. His Highness Sheikh Saif also witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities and the Religious Administration of Muslims of Russia regarding the inauguration of the Islamic Cultural Centre in Moscow. This Emirati initiative promotes cultural convergence between peoples and promotes the values of tolerance, love, peaceful coexistence, and respect for others. Dr. Khalifa Mubarak Al Dhaheri, Director of the Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities, and several officials from both the UAE and Russia were also present. The symposium, which was attended by experts and specialists from the UAE and Russia, representatives of the diplomatic corps of Arab and Islamic countries, academics, religious figures, thinkers, and speakers from the Religious Administration of Muslims of Russia, addressed a number of topics and themes that emphasized the importance of the family as the foundation of societies, the source of societal security, and the first line of defense for members of society. It instills human values and works to preserve the identity and foundation of societies, ensuring societal safety and security. The workshop was attended by a group of religious leaders from various religions, in addition to a number of thinkers and social experts, with the aim of promoting interfaith dialogue and cooperation regarding family protection and strengthening societal cohesion. The symposium also focused on the importance of religious values in preserving the family structure and its pivotal role in instilling the principles of understanding, compassion, and shared responsibility. It also discussed the most prominent contemporary challenges facing the family, including family disintegration, modern cultural influences, and the technological and social challenges that have affected the concepts of parenting and family relationships. The symposium was part of efforts to enhance the shared role of religions in building stable and cohesive societies, highlighting the family as the nucleus of society and a bridge between generations and cultures, while also promoting the values of tolerance and human fraternity and strengthening community ties. Then, His Highness Sheikh Saif toured the exhibition held at the Moscow Grand Mosque under the title "Minarets of the Two Capitals." The exhibition, jointly organised by the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre and the Religious Administration of Muslims of Russia, aims to strengthen cultural and religious relations between the two friendly countries and highlight the Centre's distinguished role as a global symbol of tolerance and peace. The exhibition includes professional photographs of the architectural and artistic creations of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which reveal the depth of Islamic culture, in addition to a mobile library containing publications from the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre. The exhibition was attended by Dr. Yousef Al Obaidli, Director-General of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Ambassador to the Russian Federation, and a number of Emirati and Russian officials. His Highness Sheikh Saif also toured the Moscow Grand Mosque, also known as the Moscow Mosque, an architectural masterpiece in the heart of the Russian capital and the largest in Europe. His Highness was briefed on the mosque's history, the decorations and inscriptions that adorn its walls, and the value and role of this mosque and its facilities in promoting cultural convergence and promoting the principles of interfaith dialogue within the religious and cultural events it hosts. This mosque has been supported by the UAE since its reconstruction and opening in 2015, in addition to funding the humanitarian and charitable projects it organises.
Al Etihad
29-04-2025
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- Al Etihad
Governor-General of Australia visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
29 Apr 2025 14:49 ABU DHABI (WAM)Sam Mostyn, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, has visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by Dr. Fahad Altaffag, UAE Ambassador to Australia, and Ridwaan Jadwat, Ambassador of the Commonwealth of Australia to the UAE, along with her accompanying Governor-General of Australia and her delegation toured the mosque's prayer halls and courtyards, accompanied by Dr. Yusuf Al-Obaidli, Director-General of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre. During their tour, they were briefed on the mosque's central role in promoting coexistence, tolerance, and openness - values deeply rooted in the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE's founding also learned about the centre's ongoing efforts in promoting authentic Islamic culture, building bridges with diverse world cultures, and distinguishing the mosque as a unique place of delegation was introduced to the mosque's history, admired its unique architectural details, and explored its extensive collection of artworks and artefacts, demonstrating Islamic civilisation's artistic and architectural heritage. The mosque's architecture represents a harmonious fusion of different cultural styles, embodying unity and creativity. At the end of the visit, the Governor-General of Australia was presented with a gift – a compass inspired by the mosque's renowned chandeliers – and the centre's latest publication, "Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: Lights of Peace". The book features a visual journey highlighting the mosque's architectural magnificence through award-winning photographs from the "Spaces of Light" photography award.
Al Etihad
15-04-2025
- Al Etihad
Prime Minister of North Macedonia visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
15 Apr 2025 13:24 ABU DHABI (WAM) Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, Dr. Hristijan Mickoski, on Tuesday visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. He was accompanied by the Ambassador of North Macedonia to the UAE, Abdelqader Mohammedi, along with an official Mickoski and his delegation toured the mosque's prayer halls and courtyards, accompanied by the Director-General of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, Dr. Yusuf Al-Obaidli. During their tour, they were briefed on the mosque's central role in promoting coexistence, tolerance, and openness, values deeply rooted in the vision of the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al also learned about the centre's ongoing efforts in promoting authentic Islamic culture, building bridges with diverse world cultures, and distinguishing the mosque as a unique place of delegation was introduced to the mosque's history, admired its unique architectural details, and explored its extensive collection of artworks and artefacts, demonstrating Islamic civilisation's artistic and architectural heritage. The mosque's architecture represents a harmonious fusion of different cultural styles, embodying unity and the end of the visit, Dr. Mickoski was presented with a gift—a compass inspired by the mosque's renowned chandeliers—and the centre's latest publication, "Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: Lights of Peace." The book features a visual journey highlighting the mosque's architectural magnificence through award-winning photographs from the "Spaces of Light" photography award.
Al Etihad
16-03-2025
- General
- Al Etihad
Jusoor programme unites diverse communities in spirit of harmony, giving at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
16 Mar 2025 22:02 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)As part of the UAE's Year of Community in 2025, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre continues its fifth edition of the Jusoor (Bridges) programme during Ramadan. Launched in 2019, the Jusoor programme brings together people from various cultures and backgrounds to experience the traditions of Ramadan at the programme allows participants to engage in a meaningful experience, like volunteering to distribute iftar meals, learning about the centre's mission of implementing the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's vision of spreading human also get to see the Ramadan cannon firing, a cherished Emirati participants sit around iftar tables, it creates a warm ambience of togetherness, harmony, and friendship. The essence of Jusoor is to create an understanding and appreciation among the programme provides an open atmosphere for interaction and dialogue, fostering friendship and the exchange of ideas, while promoting the values of mercy, unity, respect, and cooperation as major tenets of its inception, Jusoor has welcomed more than 1,300 participants from 27 embassies in the UAE, several other organisations, and the Centre staff over 24 spoke to the participants regarding their participation in the Krishna Panday, the Ambassador of Canada to the UAE, said: 'I am feeling very fortunate, and I know all of my fellow Canadians who are with me feel the same. Although most of us have visited the Grand Mosque on previous occasions, this opportunity to share, observe, and contribute was very special. I think what was reinforced was the value of tolerance, inclusion, being open to fellow men and women, being generous, and exercising a sense of charity and good spirit toward all."He added that although he enjoyed the cannon, the most unforgettable experience was actually the smiles, the sense of community, and the kids coming together."I think it is important to take the spirit of tolerance, inclusion, and charity seriously and to find ways to incorporate it into our daily lives beyond the time frame of Ramadan," the Ambassador Klarmann, the Deputy Head of Mission at the German Embassy in the UAE, said: "I am here for the second time. I was fortunate enough to participate last year as well, and I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the spiritual nature of this evening very much.''I think it's a very nice gesture that we, as part of the diplomatic corps, get the chance to serve the people of this beautiful city that we live in and call our home. Last year, I was here alone, but this year I brought my family so they could also enjoy this wonderful event here at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque," the diplomat spotlighted how the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque embodies the promotion of tolerance and connection among various faiths, expressing his gratitude as a Christian for being able to fully participate in the spirit of Ramadan. Jacqueline Deley, the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in the UAE, said: "I think that Jusoor is a wonderful initiative by the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. It is a beautiful example of interfaith harmony, a beautiful setting, and wonderful generosity. It was great making new friends, and I want to thank everyone here for organising it. It is a wonderful experience." Deley said the Grand Mosque is her favourite place in Abu Dhabi, especially in Ramadan when it creates a serene and harmonious atmosphere. "There is nothing more fundamental than people coming together to break bread. People of all faiths coming together to celebrate iftar during Ramadan is a beautiful symbol," she said.
