BAPS Hindu Mandir marks first anniversary, celebrates UAE’s year of community. In total, the Mandir welcomed over 13,000 visitors, including 2,000 gathered for the special ceremony. His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance, traveled directly from Portugal to attend as the event’s patron. More than 20 members of the royal family, ministers, and UAE leadership attended, alongside 300 community leaders. The celebration unfolded in six segments, each reflecting core values upheld by theMandir. Over the past year, it welcomed 2.2 million visitors, served 1.3 million free meals, conducted 1,000 rituals, and hosted 20 weddings. The event concluded with a heartfelt reflection: “Just as a baby takes its first steps at one, the mandir has only begun to walk. By next year,. it will not only walk but also begin to talk, sharing its message of peace, harmony, and happiness with the world.”
