In A Closer Look, The National offers an in-depth take on one of the main stories of the week.
The Abrahamic Family House has quickly become a landmark in Abu Dhabi and since its opening in March, worshippers have flocked to attend prayers and services there.
In their first interview, the leaders of each faith spoke exclusively to The National to describe what life has been like since the grand opening.
Host Sarah Forster speaks to The National's Anjana Sankar, who was invited to interview the three religious figures, to hear more about how communities have been welcomed to the new places of worship, with many celebrating momentous life occasions there.
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Abrahamic Family House – in pictures
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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 -
The synagogue's ceiling -
The alter is inscribed with the Ten Commandments -
There is room for 200 people to worship inside the synagogue -
The seven arches outside the Eminence Ahmed El Tayeb Mosque represent the days of the week -
The mosque has been designed with acoustics in mind -
The mosque will be open to worshippers from March 1 -
St Francis Church can host 300 worshippers -
The Catholic church welcomes all denominations of the Christian faith
