Abu Dhabi is opening its first-ever Hindu temple which will officially open its doors when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the UAE in February.

The commencement ceremony will be live-streamed to the public during a reception in Dubai, but the official ceremony will be held at the temple in Abu Dhabi, to which the UAE government allotted 25,000 square feet of land. Over 2,000 Indian personalities will be invited to the reception, according to the Consul General of India in Dubai.

“We are proud that the PM is coming for the second time to the UAE. This will be a very nice community event with the most prominent Indians from all walks of life attending the opening ceremony, including business people, professionals, community service people, and others who will be attending,” the Consul said.

The UAE has been highly praised for its encouragement of tolerance and coexistence. The new Hindu temple will certainly be a communal gathering point for Abu Dhabi’s substantial Hindu population.

By Reem Tolba