Spaces of Light Photography Award
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center organizes the Spaces of Light Photography Competition every year, which aims at representing the aesthetics of Islamic architecture that can be perceived in every corner of this great edifice. This competition endorses the cultural activity that greatly enriches the UAE in general and Abu Dhabi in particular. This competition is a distinguished initiative in the field of photography, both locally and internationally, as well as an opportunity to introduce the world to the aesthetic elements of Islamic architecture, its properties and representation in Abu Dhabi, and to highlight its unique and rich forms.
A large number of amateur and professional photographers join the competition every year, making it one of the most prominent photography and visual arts competitions in the world. It is also a cultural event that attracts significant local and international attention. It is needless to say that the attention given to the competition is what has made it internationally remarkable.
Winners of the different categories receive several cash and in-kind awards, and their names are announced in an annual ceremony organized by the Center to honour the winners of every category.