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Abrahamic Family House 20pc complete; set for 2022 opening

ABU DHABI, June 15, 2021

Abrahamic Family House, a  major complex featuring a mosque, church, and a synagogue all at one place on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, is now more than 20 per cent complete and on track for opening next year. 
 
Designed by architect Sir David Adjaye, the project is inspired by the Document on Human Fraternity and  is supervised by the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity.
 
The design captures the values shared between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, through three main buildings - Imam Al-Tayeb Mosque, St. Francis Church, and Moses Ben Maimon Synagogue. 
 
Its design is characterised by an iconic geometric architecture of three cubes that evokes the features of traditional architecture and preserves its uniqueness. 
 
The structures will represent the unified commonality and mutual coexistence between the three religions whilst evoking the traditional architecture and retaining the individualism of each of the three faiths.
 
In the vicinity of the site, there will be a cultural centre that aims to encourage people to exemplify human fraternity and solidarity within a community that cherishes the values of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence, while the unique character of each faith is preserved.
 
As a place for learning, dialogue and worship, the Abrahamic Family House will be a cultural landmark and an inspiring global symbol that epitomises the shared values of harmonious coexistence and understanding among the three Abrahamic faiths, said a top official.
 
"The Abrahamic Family House epitomises interfaith harmonious coexistence and preserves the unique character of each religion. It personifies Abu Dhabi’s vision for human fraternity and embeds coexistence into the already diverse cultural fabric of the UAE," remarked Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture Abu Dhabi and a member of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity.
 
During the design phases of the houses of worship, members of religious communities worldwide have been engaged and consulted to ensure consistency with and adherence to the respective religion’s requirements and teachings. 
 
Once complete, the final design of the three buildings will ensure there are enough spaces that offer their visitors real peace of mind and soul within an atmosphere in which a spirit of intimacy prevails, said Al Mubarak.
 
Each aspect of the design is brought to life through the architectural features and unique constructional details of the facades, the external and internal views, the columns, and the windows and vaults that reflect the unique characteristics of each of the three Abrahamic faiths, he added.
-TradeArabia News Service



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