The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was opened for worship in 2007, after work commenced during the nineties of last century. The Late Sheikh Zayed "May God rest his Soul" set the foundation stone of the Grand Mosque, and was completed under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, UAE President "May God protect him", and his brother His Highness General Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Armed Forces Deputy Commander, and under the supervision of his Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.