Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi welcomes visitors for 53rd Eid Al Etihad

Abu Dhabi: During the 53rd Eid Al Etihad holiday, a sizable number of people visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

Compared to the previous year, the number of visitors to the mosque increased by 7% to 82,053. With 23,932 visitors, Sunday, December 1, 2024, was the busiest day for visits.

During the Eid Al Etihad holiday, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, a popular tourist and cultural attraction, provided its guests with the perfect experience by letting them spend the whole day within the mosque and its amenities.

With views of the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, visitors had the chance to explore “Souq Al Jami” and take advantage of the wares of the outdoor kiosks. This location is ideal for families since it meets the various requirements of every group in the neighborhood. A posh assortment of eateries, boutiques, kiosks, retail stores, and entertainment venues are among the more than 50 business units.

With all they needed for a fun and restful stay, the center gave guests a one-of-a-kind experience within the mosque and its amenities. Among them are a kind greeting and the “Path of Tolerance” experience, which provides guests with an understanding of the principles of tolerance that the mosque has upheld since its founding as a symbol of tolerance in the area and the globe. The “Al Jami Library,” which contains rare volumes and manuscripts honoring the depth of Islamic civilization, was also open to visitors.

In keeping with the UAE Eid Al Etihad holiday celebration, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center enhanced tourists’ experiences by offering a variety of cultural excursions within the mosque. Visitors learned about the importance of Eid Al Etihad to the UAE’s citizens via the tours, which were given in both Arabic and English.

Additionally, the center provided “Hidden Gems of the Mosque” trips, which used electric cars made for guests and their families to provide them a remarkable cultural day at the mosque.
Furthermore, the cultural excursions (Sarai) offered at night were accessible outside of the usual hours of operation. The “El-Delleel” service, a multimedia tool that offers outstanding virtual cultural tours using cutting-edge augmented reality technology and superior standards, was advantageous to tourists during the Eid Al Etihad holiday. This program is available in 14 languages and serves a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds.

Visitors gained knowledge about the mosque’s amenities and the splendor of Islamic design by visiting the mosque. The mosque’s cultural purpose, which encourages tolerance and coexistence among the world’s many peoples and fosters cultural and civilizational exchange for the benefit of all mankind, was also explained to them. This goal was inspired by the UAE’s wise leadership.