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It will be a place for religious tolerance and education, bringing faiths together and sending a message of unity to the world. The Abrahamic Family House, which was unveiled in New York on Friday before construction begins on Saadiyat Island next year, will be a physical manifestation of theDocument on Human Fraternity signed by Pope Francis and Dr Ahmed Al Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al Azhar, during the pontiff's visit to Abu Dhabi in February.
The document called for the reconciliation of people of all faiths and goodwill in service of universal peace.
The Abrahamic Family House, named after the revered prophet Abraham, is being designed by the renowned British architect Sir David Adjaye. Images were released in New York on Friday, where members of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, formed to deliver the vision outlined in the document, met for the second time.
In recognition of Islam, Christianity and Judaism, the three main buildings – a mosque, a church and a synagogue [...]
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