ABU DHABI: His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, officially opened the “Light and Peace” museum at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi. The museum showcases Islamic civilization, focusing on its arts, sciences, and the values of tolerance and coexistence. […]
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque has gained global recognition once again. According to 2024 report by TripAdvisor, the mosque ranks highly among the world’s top cultural and historical landmarks. Based on feedback on TripAdvisor from over 8 million travelers, the mosque is celebrated for its unique cultural and historical experiences. It holds the 10th […]
Dubai: Visitors can now board a free shuttle bus in Abu Dhabi that will take them to the city’s finest sights, including Ferrari World, Lourve Abu Dhabi, and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Local and foreign visitors can ride the ‘Visit Abu Dhabi Shuttle Bus’, but only if they have made a hotel reservation or […]
This day in history we feature the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The largest mosque in Abu Dhabi opens to the public on this day in 2008. Trivia – Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque The Grand Mosque was constructed between 1994 and 2007. The building complex measures approximately 290 by 420 m, covering an area of more than […]
ABU DHABI: Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the Central Bank in collaboration with the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC), affiliated to the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, […]
ABU DHABI: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque’s main prayer hall housed the world’s largest carpet, a unique masterpiece with dazzling beauty and design. The carpet was hand-knotted by a group of the world’s most skilled artists and weavers. The wool and cotton carpet was hand-crafted by around 1,200 artisans. It is 5,400 square metres, with […]
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre periodically publishes its cultural series, “Art and Architecture”, on the Centre’s Instagram page @szgmc_ae. The publication is part of a larger national effort to keep alive the country’s unique culture and traditions that are rooted in Islam. The Centre’s cultural tour guides educate followers on social media platforms, […]
