Special report: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at 10 - a marvel that 'united the world'

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque opened on December 20, 2007. Ten years on, we trace its journey from construction to a place of worship to its emergence as a tourist destination

The courtyard of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi at night. The mosque opened to the public on December 20, 2007 Giuseppe Cacace / AFP Photo