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The Catholic church welcomes all denominations of the Christian faith
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The Moses Ben Maimon Synagogue on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, is one of three places of worship celebrating the Abrahamic religions. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The synagogue's ceiling
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The alter is inscribed with the Ten Commandments
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There is room for 200 people to worship inside the synagogue
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The seven arches outside the Eminence Ahmed El Tayeb Mosque represent the days of the week
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The mosque has been designed with acoustics in mind
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The mosque will be open to worshippers from March 1
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St Francis Church can host 300 worshippers
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The Catholic church welcomes all denominations of the Christian faith
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The Moses Ben Maimon Synagogue on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, is one of three places of worship celebrating the Abrahamic religions. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The synagogue's ceiling
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The alter is inscribed with the Ten Commandments
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There is room for 200 people to worship inside the synagogue
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The seven arches outside the Eminence Ahmed El Tayeb Mosque represent the days of the week
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The mosque has been designed with acoustics in mind
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The mosque will be open to worshippers from March 1
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St Francis Church can host 300 worshippers
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The Catholic church welcomes all denominations of the Christian faith
What to expect at Abu Dhabi's Abrahamic Family House
The Saadiyat Island precinct shares values of Islam, Judaism and Christianity
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