In the visitors' eyes

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | Tuesday, 25 June 2013 | Views [284] | View Larger Image

Spectacular columns with unique lightning system was designed by lightning architects which becomes even more glorious at night.In the main prayer hall are clad with marble and inlaid with mother of pearl, one of the few places where you will see this craftsmanship.

As per the direction of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the mosque is located in the heart of the new Abu Dhabi between Musaffah Bridge and Maqta Bridge. The construction of AED 2.5 billion-project began in the late 1996. Approximately 38 contracting companies and about 3,500 workers helped realising the complex over a period of almost 12 years.n the 20th of December 2007, the mosque was initially opened to the public and prayers. The first prayer was held in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.

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The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque has seven imported chandeliers from Germany that incorporate millions of Swarovski crystals. The largest chandelier is the second largest known chandelier inside a mosque, the third largest in the world and has a 10 m (33 ft) diameter and a 15 m (49 ft) height.

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In the visitors' eyes

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