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Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque

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The mosque was built between 1996 and 2007.
It was named after Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first president of the UAE.
He wanted it to be a symbol of peace and a place for people of all faiths to visit.
Shaikh Zayed is buried there too.

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City: Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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The main language is Arabic.
Many people also speak English.

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The UAE is a federation of monarchies.
It is ruled by sheikhs (kings or leaders).
Abu Dhabi’s ruler is also the president of the UAE.

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The UAE is mostly Sunni Muslim.

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About 76% of the people in the UAE are Muslim.
Most of them are Sunni.

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Eid al-Fitr (celebrated after Ramadan)

Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice)
These are the two most important holidays.

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Islam came to the area in the 7th century during the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Tribes in the region accepted Islam and spread the religion.
It became a Muslim country a long time ago and has stayed that way ever since.

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Picture of the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque

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Picture of the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Tour In Abu Dhabi

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A picture showing the inside of the mosque

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A picture showing the inside of the mosque

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“Islam.” Exploring the Religions of Our World, by Nancy Clemmons, Ave Maria Press, 1999, pp. 136–147.

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“Islam.” Exploring the Religions of Our World, by Nancy Clemmons, Ave Maria Press, 1999, pp. 136–147.

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“Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.” Visit Abu Dhabi, Department of Culture and Tourism, www.visitabudhabi.ae.

“United Arab Emirates.” CIA World Factbook, Central Intelligence Agency, www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/.