Sheikh Mansour inaugurates the 'Light and Peace' museum at Zayed Grand Mosque.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, inaugurated the "Light and Peace" museum at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Mansour, along with senior officials, explored the museum's sections, appreciating its contents, activities, and its insights into Islamic civilization, highlighting its arts, sciences, tolerance, and coexistence.

The museum encompasses five sections with interactive exhibits that leverage advanced technology and multimedia. It presents rare collections to convey its core message and provide an engaging sensory experience, fostering cultural dialogue.

Sheikh Mansour also viewed the immersive light experience in the "Dome of Peace," featuring cultural facilities supporting the museum's civilizational message.

He emphasized that the museum's opening aligns with the UAE’s vision to foster culture, peace, and coexistence, reinforcing the nation's role as a beacon of tolerance and cross-cultural dialogue.

Sheikh Mansour stated, "This museum offers a glimpse into the cultural wealth of Islamic civilization, enhancing the UAE’s role in promoting shared human values through heritage and art as platforms for dialogue."

He added, "The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre plays a continuous role in establishing the UAE as a global cultural destination, merging past essence with future aspirations."

The museum presents a unique atmosphere through innovative displays across five themes: Values of Tolerance, Sanctity and Worship, Beauty and Perfection, Tolerance and Openness, and Unity and Coexistence, with areas for family and children.

The collection includes pieces like a section of the Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba, the first Islamic gold coin, pages from the Blue Quran, and the Andalusian astrolabe, among others, displayed alongside antique and contemporary artworks.

The museum communicates its message in seven languages—Arabic, English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Russian, and Hindi—using technology to make its cultural content accessible to a diverse audience.