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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
First glimpse inside Abu Dhabi's Abrahamic Family House
The mosque, church and synagogue complex offers fascinating insight into Islam, Christianity and Judaism
Sarah Forster
21 February, 2023
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