A Closer Look: Abrahamic Family House leaders' first media interviews

In A Closer Look, The National offers an in-depth take on one of the main stories of the week.

The Abrahamic Family House has quickly become a landmark in Abu Dhabi and since its opening in March, worshippers have flocked to attend prayers and services there.

In their first interview, the leaders of each faith spoke exclusively to The National to describe what life has been like since the grand opening.

Host Sarah Forster speaks to The National's Anjana Sankar, who was invited to interview the three religious figures, to hear more about how communities have been welcomed to the new places of worship, with many celebrating momentous life occasions there.

Meet the Imam, Rabbi and Priest from Abrahamic Family House

First Passover celebrated at Abu Dhabi's Abrahamic Family House

Abrahamic Family House – in pictures

The Moses Ben Maimon Synagogue on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, is one of three places of worship celebrating the Abrahamic religions. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National

The alter is inscribed with the Ten Commandments

There is room for 200 people to worship inside the synagogue

The seven arches outside the Eminence Ahmed El Tayeb Mosque represent the days of the week

The mosque has been designed with acoustics in mind

The mosque will be open to worshippers from March 1

St Francis Church can host 300 worshippers

The Catholic church welcomes all denominations of the Christian faith

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