Iftar and isha prayers at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - in pictures


  • Jusoor volunteers distribute iftar meals at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Jusoor volunteers distribute iftar meals at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Thousands of Muslims come together to enjoy iftar events at the landmark place of worship each year, in what has become a beloved tradition. Victor Besa / The National
    Thousands of Muslims come together to enjoy iftar events at the landmark place of worship each year, in what has become a beloved tradition. Victor Besa / The National
  • More than 850,000 people visited Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during Ramadan and the Eid Al Fitr holiday in 2023. Victor Besa / The National
    More than 850,000 people visited Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during Ramadan and the Eid Al Fitr holiday in 2023. Victor Besa / The National
  • Jusoor volunteers distribute iftar meals at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Jusoor volunteers distribute iftar meals at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Jusoor volunteers distribute iftar meals at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
    Jusoor volunteers distribute iftar meals at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
  • Jusoor volunteers distribute iftar meals at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
    Jusoor volunteers distribute iftar meals at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
  • About 1.5 million iftar meals were served at the mosque complex throughout Ramadan last year. Victor Besa / The National
    About 1.5 million iftar meals were served at the mosque complex throughout Ramadan last year. Victor Besa / The National
  • The mosque formed committees and teams to ensure that it meets the needs of worshippers and visitors throughout the holy month. Victor Besa / The National
    The mosque formed committees and teams to ensure that it meets the needs of worshippers and visitors throughout the holy month. Victor Besa / The National
  • Worshippers pose for a photo before iftar at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Worshippers pose for a photo before iftar at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Worshippers wait for the start of iftar at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
    Worshippers wait for the start of iftar at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
  • Worshippers wait for the start of iftar at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
    Worshippers wait for the start of iftar at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
  • Worshippers wait for the start of iftar at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
    Worshippers wait for the start of iftar at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
  • Worshippers wait for the start of iftar at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
    Worshippers wait for the start of iftar at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
  • Before iftar at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Before iftar at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Ramadan is observed by more than 1.8 billion Muslims. Victor Besa / The National
    Ramadan is observed by more than 1.8 billion Muslims. Victor Besa / The National
  • Iftar meals are distributed to visitors at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
    Iftar meals are distributed to visitors at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
  • Fasting during the holy month is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is mandatory for all Muslims who are in good health. Victor Besa / The National
    Fasting during the holy month is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is mandatory for all Muslims who are in good health. Victor Besa / The National
  • Isha prayers held at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
    Isha prayers held at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
  • Isha prayers held at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
    Isha prayers held at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
  • Isha prayers held at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
    Isha prayers held at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
  • Isha prayers held at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
    Isha prayers held at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
  • Isha prayers held at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National
    Isha prayers held at the mosque. Victor Besa / The National