US EditionIn Abu Dhabi, Trump makes first visit to a mosque as president
- President Trump visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi on May 15, 2025, during a Middle East diplomatic tour.
- The visit followed stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar and occurred amid growing U.S.-Gulf ties and Trump’s extensive family business interests in the region.
- Following the custom of mosque visits, Trump took off his shoes and was guided through the mosque by the crown prince of Abu Dhabi along with other officials.
- Trump called the mosque “so beautiful” and “a reflection of an incredible culture,” emphasizing its symbolism for cultural and religious harmony in the UAE.
- The visit highlighted diplomatic respect for diverse traditions amid complex regional issues and signaled closer U.S.-Gulf relations during Trump’s second term.
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"Incredible Culture" Trump Says On First Visit To A Mosque As President
Trump expressed his admiration for the mosque's beauty, saying, "Isn't this beautiful? It is so beautiful. This is an incredible culture." He also marvelled at the fact that the mosque had been closed for the day in his honour.
In Abu Dhabi, Trump makes first visit to a mosque as president
President Trump visited a mosque on Thursday — his first publicly known visit to a Muslim house of worship during his time in office.His visit to the United Arab Emirates’ Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was just one stop on a larger diplomatic tour through the Middle East, the first major foreign trip of his second term.Trump removed his shoes during his visit, as is customary in mosques, and was escorted by Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the …
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