Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi Welcomes Over 3.1 Million Guests in H1 2026
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi welcomed more than 3.1 million guests during the first half of 2026, solidifying its position as a global landmark that embodies the UAE’s values of tolerance and coexistence.
Key Highlights:
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Guest Statistics:
- 1,841,305 worshippers and fasting guests
- 1,241,808 visitors from diverse nationalities
- 44,494 users of the Centre’s recreational walking track
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Prayer Attendance:
- 98,469 worshippers for Friday prayers
- 229,139 worshippers for daily prayers
- 533,687 worshippers during Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr
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Ramadan Activities:
- Over 2.6 million Iftar meals distributed across all mosques managed by the Centre.
- Peak of 980,010 Iftar meals served at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi alone.
- 96,565 guests during Eid Al-Adha, including 51,740 worshippers and 43,811 visitors.
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International Reach:
- 78% of visitors were from outside the United Arab Emirates.
- Asia led in visitor numbers (52%), followed by Europe (31%), North America (10%), Africa and South America (each 3%), and Australia (1%).
- India ranked first among international visitors (21%), followed by China (10%), Russia (8%), United States of America (7%), and Germany (4%).
The Centre launched numerous initiatives during this period, further enhancing its cultural impact both domestically and globally.
