18/03/2019
“Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you traveled.” ..
One of the things we love most about travel is how it gives us opportunities to experience other cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives. Without a doubt, travel is more valuable than any education found in books or school — And it’s one of the reasons why we love taking along with us on our adventures around the world — we want him to learn first hand to have respect and empathy for all people. ..
So we were excited that one of the first places we took him was the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Not only is it incredibly beautiful, but we love the fact that the Mosque is open to anyone who’d like to visit. Even if you’re not a Muslim you are welcome to enter, look around, take pictures, and simply enjoy this splendid building. And everyone that we encountered there was very friendly and welcoming to us. In fact, on one visit to we had questions about some scripts we saw on a wall inside the main prayer hall and asked an attendant, and he happily spent 10 minutes with us explaining the scripts and talking about the building. It was a very rewarding experience...
If you are visiting Abu Dhabi, you absolutely must visit. However, be sure to follow a few common sense rules; both men and women should dress conservatively, eg, long pants and shirts, and additionally women must have their heads covered. Should you arrive without the proper attire, you can still enter, though you will be asked to wear an abaya, which is provided free of charge. It’s also considered impolite to kiss or hug inside the mosque — so don’t do that. Finally, while the mosque is open to all, it is closed to non-muslims during prayer hours — so be sure to check before visiting! @ Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates