Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque through the years – in pictures

  • A construction worker on the site of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi in December 2005. Getty
    A construction worker on the site of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi in December 2005. Getty
  • Scaffolding surrounds part of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during construction. Getty Images
    Scaffolding surrounds part of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during construction. Getty Images
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque under construction in December 2005. Getty Images
    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque under construction in December 2005. Getty Images
  • A view of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in December 2008. Nicole Hill / The National
    A view of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in December 2008. Nicole Hill / The National
  • A visitor at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in April 2008. Jaime Puebla / The National
    A visitor at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in April 2008. Jaime Puebla / The National
  • Iftar at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on the first day of Ramadan in August 2009. Ryan Carter / The National
    Iftar at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on the first day of Ramadan in August 2009. Ryan Carter / The National
  • Worshippers make their way to evening prayer at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque after breaking their fast during Ramadan in August 2009. Ryan Carter / The National
    Worshippers make their way to evening prayer at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque after breaking their fast during Ramadan in August 2009. Ryan Carter / The National
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque silhouetted at sunset. Stephen Lock / The National
    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque silhouetted at sunset. Stephen Lock / The National
  • Worshipper gather at the grand mosque for Eid Al Adha prayers in November 2010. Rich Facun / The National
    Worshipper gather at the grand mosque for Eid Al Adha prayers in November 2010. Rich Facun / The National
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque viewed from the air. Jaime Puebla / The National
    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque viewed from the air. Jaime Puebla / The National
  • A light show is projected on to the grand mosque in November 2011. Silvia Razgova / The National
    A light show is projected on to the grand mosque in November 2011. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • Worshippers pray at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on the first morning of Eid Al Fitr in August 2012. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Worshippers pray at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on the first morning of Eid Al Fitr in August 2012. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Tourists visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in October 2013. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Tourists visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in October 2013. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • Workers enjoy the view of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in October 2014. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Workers enjoy the view of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in October 2014. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • Visitors pass through the arched walkways of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque a day before Eid Al Adha begins in October 2014. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Visitors pass through the arched walkways of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque a day before Eid Al Adha begins in October 2014. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • The intricate designs of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
    The intricate designs of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
  • A water feature reflects the intricate arches of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Reem Mohammed / The National
    A water feature reflects the intricate arches of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • The supermoon rises behind Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in November 2016. Christopher Pike / The National
    The supermoon rises behind Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in November 2016. Christopher Pike / The National
  • A visitor walks along the arched walkways at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in December 2017. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A visitor walks along the arched walkways at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in December 2017. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Tourists walk past Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque as the sun sets before Eid Al Adha in August 2017. Christopher Pike / The National
    Tourists walk past Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque as the sun sets before Eid Al Adha in August 2017. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque opened to the public on December 20, 2007. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque opened to the public on December 20, 2007. Antonie Robertson / The National