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Grand Mosque

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was initiated by the late President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. His final resting place is located on the grounds beside the same mosque. It is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and the eighth largest mosque in the world. As the country’s grand mosque, it is the key place of worship for Friday gathering and Eid prayers. It is the largest mosque in the UAE and numbers during Eid can be more than 40,000 people.

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center :
1. Emphasize on the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s noble deeds and contributions to humanity, in a way that commemorates his legacy and memory.
2. Cooperating with research centers as well as religious, educational and cultural institutions
3. Enhance cross cultural communication and introduce the Center as a cultural tourism destination.

Date: 2004 - 2009 Client: Works Department – Emirate of Abu dhabi

Location : Abu Dhabi
Contractor : Six Construct Co. Ltd.,
Consultant : Halcrow International Partnership
Concrete Strength Highest : 45 N/mm2
Quantity : 450,000 m3