Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Sets New Record: Nearly 7 Million Guests in 2025

• The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre welcomed 6,846,723 guests in 2025, a 4% increase from 2024, marking its highest annual figure ever.
• Worshippers totaled over 1.5 million, with 257,859 attending Friday prayers and 575,372 during Ramadan and Eids.
• International guests comprised 82% of visitors, with Asia leading at 49%, followed by Europe (33%) and North America (11%). India, China, Russia, and the US were top nationalities.
• The Mosque hosted 335 high-level delegations, including 9 heads of state, and distributed over 2.6 million iftar and suhoor meals.
• It ranked 8th globally among top 25 destinations on Tripadvisor, and 1st in the Middle East, solidifying its role as a global cultural and tourism hub.

Why It Matters: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque achieved record guest numbers in 2025, cementing its status as a global cultural landmark.