In 2025, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi experienced a record-breaking year, welcoming nearly seven million visitors and worshippers—the highest annual attendance since it first opened. This represents a 4% growth compared to 2024, highlighting the mosque’s rising stature as a top religious and cultural destination across the Middle East.
Over the course of the year, more than 1.53 million people came specifically to pray, while over 2.4 million visitors participated in iftar and other religious activities. The majority of visitors—82%—were international tourists, with residents of the UAE making up 18%. Regional data indicates that Asia led with 49% of visitors, followed by Europe at 33%, and North America accounting for 11%.
During Ramadan and Eid ul-Fitr, the mosque saw over 1.89 million worshippers and visitors, who enjoyed more than 2.6 million meals distributed through various humanitarian efforts. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre also hosted over 4,000 cultural tours and programs, welcoming 335 high-level delegations throughout the year. This activity underscores its role not just as a religious site but as a global hub for faith, tourism, and intercultural dialogue.
