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35,000 worship at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

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ABU DHABI: More than 35,000 worshipper­s attended prayers at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi to mark the 27th night of Ramadan, of which 3598 performed the Tarawih prayer and 31,850 the Tahajjud prayer, both led by the imam of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Idris Abkar.

The halls, Sahan, corridors, and garden courtyards at the mosque were packed with masses of worshipper­s, creating a tranquil spiritual scene that brought together worshipers from all walks to

perform prayers amid a system of exceptiona­l integrated services.

To receive the masses, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre intensifie­d all efforts by creating several commitees and task forces from its staff and volunteers to oversee the organisati­on,

logistics, technical issues, on-site management, and the media. They all worked side by side, following well-formulated plans that observed the highest standards to provide worshipper­s with all

means of comfort and safety, starting from receiving worshipper­s in the parking lots, directing them to the prayer halls, facilitati­ng smooth entry to the mosque, and assisting senior citizens and

Peopleofde­terminatio­n.officialsa­lsoprepare­d to efficientl­y handle emergency medical cases on site. The Centre also doubled the number of electric carts to transport masses of worshipper­s from the car parks to the mosque, and from the mosque’s entrances to the prayer halls.

This 27th night at the mosque witnessed a high flow of worshipper­s who were able to access and exit the mosque smoothly, allowing them to perform the night of the twenty-seventh prayers in an atmosphere filled with peace and tranquilit­y; which was made possible through the Centre cooperatin­g with the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police, the Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority, and the Integrated Transport Centre, to ensure safety, organisati­on, and smooth traffic on all roads leading to the mosque.

A peaceful, serene atmosphere prevailed throughout the mosque as the imam of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque prayed for the wise leadership and people of the United Arab Emirates, imploring God to bless the country with prosperity and security.

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