UAE: Over 100 taxis to serve Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque visitors during last 10 days of Ramadan

Abu Dhabi will provide over 100 taxis to serve the visitors of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque for each of the last 10 days of the holy month.

Authorities said the move aims to ensure comfort and ease of transportation. The initiative, by Abu Dhabi Mobility, also goes along with ensuring traffic control for safety and convenience to and from the mosque.

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The last 10 days of Ramadan are considered to be the most pious period of the year. Many devotees will dedicate the entire night to worship, with prayers that begin after midnight, known as Tahajjud.

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Qiyam-al-layl, which literally translates to 'standing through the night', refers to the acts of worship Muslims engage in during the last 10 days.

The exact timing of the prayers and duration varies from mosque to mosque. Meanwhile, the nightly Taraweeh prayers will continue as normal until the end of Ramadan. 

The last 10 days of Ramadan also mark the observance of Laylatul Qadr, the night when the Quran was revealed. This sacred night is believed to fall on one of the odd nights during the final 10 days. This year, Laylatul Qadr will begin on Thursday, March 20, and continue through Friday, March 28.