Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre Takes Spaces of Light Photography Award on a Nationwide Mobile Exhibition

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre continues to champion its cultural mission through the eighth season of the prestigious "Spaces of Light" Photography Award. Under the global theme of "Peace," the Centre has launched a mobile exhibition, now stationed at the "Souq Al Jami," adjacent to the Grand Mosque. This exhibition offers visitors from diverse cultures the opportunity to engage with the award’s message of tolerance, coexistence, and peace. 

A Nationwide Tour 

The mobile exhibition has already visited seven prominent locations across the UAE, including the World Media Congress, the National Archives and Library, the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, the Erth Hotel, Manarat Al Saadiyat, 06 Mall, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Future stops will include other key cultural and educational institutions, encouraging broader public participation in the award. 

Exhibition Highlights 

The traveling mobile exhibition showcases a curated collection of exceptional photographs from previous seasons of the "Spaces of Light" Award. These images convey themes of peace and tolerance, reaffirming the Centre’s belief in the power of visual art to foster intercultural dialogue. The exhibition has garnered significant public interest, featuring 32 breathtaking photographs that capture the architectural splendor of the Grand Mosque and its rich Islamic heritage, illustrating the harmony of cultures through artistic expression. 

Award and Participation 

For this year’s competition, the Centre is offering substantial cash prizes to the top three winners in each category, with a total prize fund of AED 850,000. Photographers and artists are invited to submit their work via the official website https://photo.szgmc.ae/. 

Since its inception, the "Spaces of Light" Photography Award has drawn participation from over 7,419 photographers from more than 70 countries, collectively submitting over 27,000 images.