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ABU DHABI (WAM)
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is preparing to welcome visitors during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday with a rich offering of complimentary experiences and services, providing families and friends with a day filled with memorable moments.
From the Light & Peace Museum and the immersive "Diya” interactive experience, to free guided tours available throughout the day, and the "Sura” night tours extending into the early morning hours, the journey is completed at Souq Al Jami’, which offers a wide range of shopping and entertainment options.
Special Eid offers include restaurants, retail outlets, and a children’s play area, creating a fully integrated experience that combines enjoyment and discovery at one of Abu Dhabi’s most prominent landmarks.
The journey begins at the Light & Peace Museum, where visitors explore interactive displays and artistic collections that appeal to both adults and children. The museum also caters to younger visitors with a dedicated space featuring interactive games and educational activities, allowing them to explore content in their own way, while adults enjoy the museum’s exhibits.
The experience continues with "Diya”, an immersive 360-degree visual presentation that takes visitors through expansive scenes inspired by the UAE’s heritage, creating moments of awe and inspiration.
Free guided tours run throughout the day, delivered by culture guides in an engaging and accessible style adapted for diverse cultures and age groups. On these tours, visitors can explore the mosque’s architectural artistry and learn about its history and construction.
The experience extends to Souq Al Jami’, which offers a variety of shopping and leisure options, along with special Eid promotions across restaurants, retail outlets, and a children’s play area.
The souq features more than 68 retail units, including outdoor kiosks overlooking the mosque, providing visitors with a pleasant setting to shop, relax and dine.
For night visits, the "Sura” tours run from 10pm to 9am, revealing behind-the-scenes operational aspects and the serene ambiance of the mosque during quiet hours, offering a completely different perspective from daytime visits.
"Al-Mattal” provides visitors with a unique panoramic view of the mosque from a coffee café that offers locally inspired flavours with a modern touch, as well as a curated souvenir corner featuring exclusive items.
With families at the heart of the experience, children can enjoy their time at the play area in Souq Al Jami’ and the interactive "El-Delleel” content, which includes educational games. This allows parents to shop and relax while children have a fun, safe and engaging time.
A visit to the mosque during the Eid holiday is more than just a trip - it is a full-day experience that combines discovery, photography, leisure, shopping, dining and even light physical activity, all within a safe, comfortable and accessible environment for all.
