More Than 105,000 Worshippers Gather at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi for 27th Night of Ramadan

Creating a Unique Spiritual Atmosphere with Comprehensive Services and Organisational Support for Worshippers' Comfort.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi welcomed a record-breaking 105,310 guests on the 26th day and the night of the 27th of Ramadan, marking the mosque’s highest-ever attendance.

A total of 77,710 worshippers attended prayers, including 11,483 who performed Taraweeh and 61,050 who observed Tahajjud prayers in an atmosphere filled with tranquility and spiritual reflection. Additionally, 27,600 guests attended the mosque’s Iftar meals, demonstrating a remarkable display of cultural diversity united by shared spiritual values.

The mosque’s prayer halls, corridors, and expansive courtyards were fully occupied, vividly illustrating the profound Islamic principles of unity and inclusivity that brought together worshippers from diverse backgrounds. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre provided comprehensive and exceptional organizational support, ensuring comfort and convenience for all attendees.

The night was marked by recitations from Fawzi Buwan and Imam Idris Abkar of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Imam Abkar led the prayers, seeking continued security and prosperity for the UAE, wisdom and guidance for its leadership, mercy and forgiveness for the nation’s founders and all deceased Muslims, and the acceptance of prayers and good deeds from everyone present.

We Volunteer to Give Back to Our Homeland

In alignment with the Centre’s core value, “We Volunteer to Give Back to Our Homeland,” and its strategic pillars, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre’s organizing committees formed teams comprising the Centre’s staff to ensure all necessary services for worshippers arriving from across the UAE. These teams worked alongside volunteers from Emirates Red Crescent, “Absher Ya Watan” volunteer group, “Ma’an” volunteer team, as well as police officers, paramedics, civil defense personnel, and traffic management staff from Mawaqif and Saaed. The Centre increased its volunteer numbers, exceeding 580 volunteers who collectively provided exemplary services, facilitating a smooth and spiritually enriching experience for all worshippers.

 

Integrated Services

Anticipating high attendance on the 27th night of Ramadan, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre proactively arranged comprehensive facilities, providing 8,379 parking spaces, including 1,500 dedicated spaces for women and 60 for People of Determination. Additional parking was made available opposite Grand Mosque Street near Al Ta’ayush – Gate 7., Zayed Sports City, Erth Hotel, and the mosque’s eastern parking areas adjacent to Wahat Al Karama. The Centre also organized shuttle buses to efficiently transport worshippers between the parking locations and the mosque, ensuring smooth traffic flow around the mosque.

Furthermore, Abu Dhabi Police implemented a thorough traffic management plan, increasing police presence and intensifying traffic patrols on all roads leading to the mosque to prevent congestion and facilitate smooth access for worshippers.

Dedicated Efforts and Continuous Support

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre utilized all available resources to serve the worshippers, from welcoming them at the parking areas to managing their entry into prayer halls. More than 70 electric vehicles were deployed to transport worshippers to the mosque’s facilities and prayer halls, along with over 3,500 comfortable seating arrangements and more than 50 wheelchairs for elderly visitors and People of Determination. The mosque’s main prayer area was equipped with over 1,500 specially designed prayer rugs inspired by the mosque’s main carpet, and over 30,000 disposable prayer mats were provided in areas surrounding the courtyard. Additionally, the Centre distributed 3,000 Suhoor meals following Tahajjud prayers.

Sunrise to Sunrise _Around-the-Clock Service

Following the 27th night of Ramadan, the Centre’s teams maintained their high level of service, welcoming daily visitors from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM throughout the final ten days of Ramadan. During the holy month, the mosque received over 18,000 visitors each day, demonstrating the Centre’s unwavering commitment to providing comprehensive services around the clock.