Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is considered to be the largest mosque in the country and is a key place of worship for daily, Friday, and Eid prayers. During the celebration of Eid, it is possible that more than 41 000 people visit the mosque. Construction of the mosque began in 1996 and it was eventually completed in December 2007. The mosque was built to unite the cultural diversity of the Islamic world with the historical and modern values of architecture and art.