Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Hindu Temple of Middle East in Abu Dhabi on February 14. Upon his arrival at the temple, PM Modi was welcomed by BAPS priests. PM also offered prayers at the temple and offered performed aarti. The temple was inaugurated on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchmi. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir of Abu Dhabi has been built by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. Notably, much before this PM Modi UAE visit, PM Modi had launched the project for the construction of the Temple in 2015. In 2018, the PM unveiled a model of the traditional stone temple as well. The Temple is a reflection of the graciousness of Govt of UAE, which has gifted 17 acres of land to it.