Laylat Al Qadr prayers at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - in pictures

  • Worshippers gather at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi at midnight, on the start of the 27th day of Ramadan. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    Worshippers gather at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi at midnight, on the start of the 27th day of Ramadan. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • The last 10 days of Ramadan are particularly blessed in Islam.
    The last 10 days of Ramadan are particularly blessed in Islam.
  • Laylat Al Qadr is the night when the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed.
    Laylat Al Qadr is the night when the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed.
  • Prayers and good acts by Muslims are said to be rewarded with extra blessings on Laylat Al Qadr.
    Prayers and good acts by Muslims are said to be rewarded with extra blessings on Laylat Al Qadr.
  • The sprawling mosque courtyard, one of the largest of its kind, was at capacity early on Thursday morning.
    The sprawling mosque courtyard, one of the largest of its kind, was at capacity early on Thursday morning.
  • Many parents took their children to experience the occasion.
    Many parents took their children to experience the occasion.
  • Laylat Al Qadr is also known as the Night of Destiny.
    Laylat Al Qadr is also known as the Night of Destiny.
  • Thousands perform nighttime prayers.
    Thousands perform nighttime prayers.
  • The mosque, including the courtyard, can accommodate at least 40,000 worshippers. About 7,000 people can fit in the main prayer hall.
    The mosque, including the courtyard, can accommodate at least 40,000 worshippers. About 7,000 people can fit in the main prayer hall.
  • Women and girls pray in the women's section of the mosque.
    Women and girls pray in the women's section of the mosque.
  • The men's and women's sections of the mosque in Abu Dhabi.
    The men's and women's sections of the mosque in Abu Dhabi.