Ramadan is one of Islam’s most important holy holidays, and as the pious month comes to an end, worshipers will plan to visit religious sites to express thanksgiving and pray. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in the UAE, has stepped up public safety and comfort preparations in anticipation of thousands of worshipers arriving for prayers on the last night of Ramadan. The mosque has intensified preparations for all its affiliated landmarks: the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, the Sheikh Khalifa Grand Mosque in Al Ain, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Fujairah and the Sheikh Khalifa Grand Mosque in Ras Al Khaimah.
Preparation for prayer
Increase parking spaces
To facilitate access to the mosque and its associated landmarks, the center has allocated more than 8,000 parking spaces at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, as well as 1,500 female parking spaces and more than 60 female parking spaces. Additional parking spaces are also available near Wahat Al Karama, ADNEC and Zayed Sports City. The Sheikh Khalifa Grand Mosque in Al Ain has been allocated 2,176 parking spaces, 28 of which are for people of determination, while the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Fujairah also provides more than 2,000 parking spaces. A detailed video explaining parking areas and entrances and exits based on official maps has been posted on the centre’s social media platforms.
Expand taxi services
elevated bus service
Public bus services have been stepped up to manage the traffic peaks at this time of year in the area around the mosque. The aim is to make it easier for residents and international visitors to travel and navigate without the need for a car. Under the Ramadan plan, the Q3 route will now operate large buses that can accommodate up to 85 passengers, replacing the smaller vehicles previously used on the route while transporting more passengers with minimal traffic. In the evening, when there are more tourists, two additional buses will be operated and approximately 60 additional services will be run between Rabdan Bus Station and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Station. Three buses have also been allocated to transport passengers from Labdan Bus Station to nearby suburbs to help reduce waiting times. 27 new evening trips to the mosque have been added, among which buses X5, 54, 44 and 23 have been adjusted to go directly to the mosque.
Strengthen patrol monitoring
The ITC has been monitoring roads and signalized intersections around the mosque. With the help of an integrated traffic management system and surveillance cameras, it keeps a close eye on key areas through the traffic control room. Portable and fixed variable message signs (VMS) have been installed to assist motorists and visitors, while road services patrols and tow trucks can respond quickly to incidents or breakdowns. Additionally, traffic patrols will be intensified when crowd numbers increase during Iftar time and late-night prayers.
Allocate additional services for maximum smooth operation
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