Things to Do in Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque Visit!

The Grand Mosque of Sheikh Zayed is known as Abu Dhabi`s best and most decent attraction. We could obviously say that almost of Abu Dhabi travelers set it as number one thing to do in Abu Dhabi.

 

But, What could a visitor expect when visiting the Mosque of Zayed?! Here we give you 10 things you would love to know about the Grand Mosque before you arrive:

1.  The Grand Mosque was opened in 2007 after almost 10 years of construction, and since its opening, it has became the official Mosque of the state where the key prayers (Like Jumaah, Eid Alfitter, Eid Aladaha and Ramadan) are held at in attendance of the ruling family.

2. Grand Mosque capacity is up to more than 40.000 prayers, and it is a big number makes it the largest Mosque in UAE.

3. It is only 20 KM from Abu Dhabi international airport to Grand Mosque of Zayed and that makes it one of the closest tourist attractions to the airport and a priority to visit within an Abu Dhabi stopover tour.

4. The main point of founding the Mosque was to commemorate the name of his highness Sheikh Zayed name. Sheikh Zayed is the founder of UAE country as he was the one who invites the 8 Arabian tributes to be unified under one flag consisting a political state. Seven Emirates have accepted the invitiation of Zayed, While only one nation has denied deciding to establish an independent state, Now it is Qatar.

5. Grand Mosque is not just about a place where Muslims could hold their prayers, However it is a cultural center which is meant of being a bridge between the Middle East and the western world. So that a notable library was attached to Mosque which welcomes all Mosque visitors for no entry fees.

6. Zayed Mosque has not entry fees, Everybody is welcomed to visit during the official opening times. However, it needs to follow and respect the Mosque dress code in order to be welcomed to go inside.

7. Aside Jumierah Mosque of Dubai, Grand Mosque is one of only two Mosques where the not Muslims could access from inside.

8. Mosque opens on daily basis from 0900 am to 1000 pm except on Fridays as it opens after the ceremonies of Jumaah prayer are ended at 0430 pm. That actually makes the Grand Mosque a suitable attraction to visit within your Abu Dhabi tour all weekdays and even at the weekends.

9. Mosque construction materials were imported from different and various countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and even Latin America to be a world coexistence symbol.

10. Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque was designer by reputable Syrian architect Yousef Abdelky measuring approximately 290 m by 420 m.

Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque is an attraction that we really could recommend everyone to go to and visit when in Abu Dhabi, It is even was chosen as world`s second best tourist attraction by TripAdvisor.com visitor for two years in row, In addition to being visited by world celebrities just like American pop star Rhianna, Singer and music producer Paris Hilton and F1 driver Lewis Hamilton.