The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi welcomed 3,127,607 guests during the first half of 2026, further reinforcing the mosque's position as a global beacon that brings together its religious, cultural, and community missions while reflecting the vision of the UAE in promoting the values of tolerance, coexistence, and openness to the world.

During the same period, the Centre also launched more than ten landmark initiatives and programmes, further strengthening its cultural presence both locally and internationally.

The total number of guests comprised 1,841,305 worshippers and fasting guests, 1,241,808 visitors from various nationalities, and 44,494 users of the Centre's recreational walking track.

The mosque received 98,469 worshippers for Friday prayers and 229,139 worshippers for the daily prayers, while 533,687 worshippers performed prayers during the holy month of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr. 

On the 27th night of Ramadan, the mosque welcomed 53,902 worshippers, of whom 8,056 performed Tarawih prayers and 45,846 observed Tahajjud prayers in an atmosphere filled with serenity and tranquility.

As part of the "Our Fasting Guests" initiative, the centre collaborated with the “Erth Zayed Philanthropies Foundation”, in strategic partnership with “Erth Hotel”, to distribute Iftar and Suhoor meals. 

During the holy month of Ramadan, the centre distributed 2,605,810 Iftar meals across the mosques it manages and supervises, recording the highest number of Iftar meals ever distributed in its history. Of these, 980,010 meals were served at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, 550,240 meals at Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Grand Mosque in Al Ain, 265,560 meals at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Fujairah, in addition to meals distributed at the project's other participating locations.

During the Eid Al-Adha holiday, the Mosque welcomed 96,565 guests, including 51,740 worshippers, of whom 23,641 performed the Eid prayer, 43,811 visitors, and 1,014 users of the recreational walking track. The centre's parking facilities accommodated 18,995 vehicles during the holiday period.

Statistics revealed that 78% of the mosque's visitors came from outside the United Arab Emirates, reflecting its growing prominence on the global cultural tourism map. By continent, Asia ranked first with 52% of visitors, followed by Europe with 31%, North America with 10%, while Africa and South America each accounted for 3%, and Australia represented 1%. 

By country, India ranked first, accounting for 21% of all international visitors, followed by China with 10%, Russia with 8%, the United States of America with 7%, and Germany with 4%. The Philippines, the United Kingdom, France, Poland, and Pakistan each accounted for 3% of international visitors.

The centre's Cultural Tour Specialists conducted 1,016 cultural tours, introducing participants to the Mosque's message of peace, tolerance, and intercultural dialogue. The Centre also hosted 403 official delegations, including Heads of State, senior government officials, diplomats, military delegations, and other official missions, reflecting the global stature of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque as a distinguished cultural and civilizational landmark.