Watch: Trump tours Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with Crown Prince
US delegation pays respects at Founding Father's mausoleum
ABU DHABI: US President Donald Trump visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
The visit commenced with a solemn stop at the mausoleum of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
There, the President and his delegation paid tribute to the UAE’s Founding Father, honouring his vision of tolerance, coexistence, and peace.
Trump at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
During the tour, the President explored the mosque’s expansive halls and white-marble courtyards. The delegation received a detailed briefing on the mosque’s design, showcasing centuries of Islamic art through intricate calligraphy, floral mosaics, and awe-inspiring domes.
US President Donald Trump visited Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. The President and his delegation toured the mosque gaining insight on its promotion of Islamic culture and civilisational dialogue. pic.twitter.com/5Lx4sxVOcm
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Officials from the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre provided insights into the mosque’s global role in fostering intercultural understanding. The group highlighted efforts to strengthen civilisational exchange and promote Islamic values of peace and compassion.
The visit underscored the symbolic importance of the site, regarded not only as an architectural landmark but also as a beacon of interfaith dialogue and unity across diverse communities.