22.06.2021
UAE
House of Abrahamic Religions will be built in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has revealed the name of the future house of religions, a multi-faith complex that will appear on the island of Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. The names of the houses of worship were announced as the Imam Al-Tayeb Mosque, St. Francis Church, and the Moses ben Maimon Synagogue.
The name of the church is a direct reference to Pope Francis, who was in Abu Dhabi two years ago.
Within the framework of the project, which also includes a cultural center, visitors will be able to pray, learn and interact with each other.
The construction is being "closely monitored" by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar.
Inspired by the Human Brotherhood Document that was signed in Abu Dhabi in February 2019, the House of Abrahamic Religions embodies the values of peaceful coexistence and mutual understanding in the UAE. Construction is expected to be completed in 2022.
The House of Abrahamic Religions, designed by architect Sir David Ajaye, reflects the values shared by Judaism, Christianity and Islam through three main buildings, including a mosque, a church and a synagogue in one location. In this way, the complex tells the story and builds bridges between human civilizations and religious messages.
The project was first presented by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the UAE, at the Global Gathering in New York in 2019 during the 2nd meeting of the High Committee of the Human Fraternity (HCHF). The project was presented to Pope Francis and the Grand Imam during a meeting in November 2019.
“The House of Abrahamic Religions embodies interfaith harmonious coexistence and preserves the unique character of each religion. It embodies Abu Dhabi's vision of human brotherhood and integrates coexistence into the UAE's already diverse culture. Observing the development of this landmark project inspires and reflects the UAE's efforts to implement the values of the Human Brotherhood Document and strengthen its lofty principles. The name of the three houses of worship recognizes the work of His Eminence the Great Imam Al-Tayeb, His Holiness Pope Francis and Moses Ben Maimon and uses their teachings to form a message of goodwill for future generations around the world,” said Mohammed Khalifa Al - Mubarak, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and a member of the High Committee of the Human Fraternity.
As a place for learning, communication and worship, the House of Abrahamic Religions is intended to become a cultural milestone and an inspiring global symbol that embodies the shared values of harmonious coexistence and mutual understanding between the three religions - Islam, Christianity and Judaism.
The design is also very thoughtful, featuring a distinctive geometric architecture of three cubes.
These structures are designed to represent " a single community and mutual coexistence between the three religions, while simultaneously recalling traditional architecture and preserving the individualism of each of the three religions."
During the design stages of the houses of worship, members of religious communities around the world were involved and consulted to ensure compliance and observance of the requirements and teachings of the relevant religion, according to Abu Dhabi.
Source of information:
https://www.esquireme.com
The name of the church is a direct reference to Pope Francis, who was in Abu Dhabi two years ago.
Within the framework of the project, which also includes a cultural center, visitors will be able to pray, learn and interact with each other.
The construction is being "closely monitored" by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar.
Inspired by the Human Brotherhood Document that was signed in Abu Dhabi in February 2019, the House of Abrahamic Religions embodies the values of peaceful coexistence and mutual understanding in the UAE. Construction is expected to be completed in 2022.
The House of Abrahamic Religions, designed by architect Sir David Ajaye, reflects the values shared by Judaism, Christianity and Islam through three main buildings, including a mosque, a church and a synagogue in one location. In this way, the complex tells the story and builds bridges between human civilizations and religious messages.
The project was first presented by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the UAE, at the Global Gathering in New York in 2019 during the 2nd meeting of the High Committee of the Human Fraternity (HCHF). The project was presented to Pope Francis and the Grand Imam during a meeting in November 2019.
“The House of Abrahamic Religions embodies interfaith harmonious coexistence and preserves the unique character of each religion. It embodies Abu Dhabi's vision of human brotherhood and integrates coexistence into the UAE's already diverse culture. Observing the development of this landmark project inspires and reflects the UAE's efforts to implement the values of the Human Brotherhood Document and strengthen its lofty principles. The name of the three houses of worship recognizes the work of His Eminence the Great Imam Al-Tayeb, His Holiness Pope Francis and Moses Ben Maimon and uses their teachings to form a message of goodwill for future generations around the world,” said Mohammed Khalifa Al - Mubarak, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and a member of the High Committee of the Human Fraternity.
As a place for learning, communication and worship, the House of Abrahamic Religions is intended to become a cultural milestone and an inspiring global symbol that embodies the shared values of harmonious coexistence and mutual understanding between the three religions - Islam, Christianity and Judaism.
The design is also very thoughtful, featuring a distinctive geometric architecture of three cubes.
These structures are designed to represent " a single community and mutual coexistence between the three religions, while simultaneously recalling traditional architecture and preserving the individualism of each of the three religions."
During the design stages of the houses of worship, members of religious communities around the world were involved and consulted to ensure compliance and observance of the requirements and teachings of the relevant religion, according to Abu Dhabi.
Source of information:
https://www.esquireme.com