A free bus service will take women to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi for prayers on the night of Ramadan 27 — or Saturday, June 1.
This night is Laylat Al Qadr, or the night of destiny, when Muslims believe the Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammed.
Muslims tend to pray more during this period because it is said their wishes are more likely to be heard and thousands gather at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque each year.
The free bus service will ferry women worshippers from Bawabat Al Sharq mall and the wedding hall in Shahama, on the outskirts of the city, to the mosque between 10pm and 11pm.
After the prayers, the buses will take women back.
Those who wish to use the service must register by calling the Integrated Transport Customer Service Centre, or visiting the Department of Transport's website by 2pm on May 24.
Throughout the final 10 days of Ramadan — deemed the holiest in the month — free Park and Ride buses will also operate between Wahat Al Karama and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
People attending tahajud, or night prayer, can park their cars at Wahat Al Karama and use the free bus to the mosque. The buses will be available every five minutes from 11pm to 3am.
