Islamabad

Imam of Masjid Al-Nabawi to lead Friday prayer at Faisal Mosque

Published by
Digital Desk

ISLAMABAD: Imam Masjid Al-Nabawi Dr. Salah bin Mohammad Al-Budair arrived in Pakistan today for a seven-day official visit aiming to strengthen the ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

On his arrival at the Islamabad International Airport, he was warmly welcomed by Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, Secretary of Religious Affairs Zulfiqar Haider, and other officials, state-run APP reported.

During his visit, the prayer leader of Masjid Al-Nabawi in Madinah would lead the Friday prayer at Faisal Mosque, the religious affairs ministry announced in a statement.

Imam Mohammad Al-Budair is also scheduled to meet top government officials including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and other prominent leaders. Additionally, the Imam would hold meetings with Pakistani religious scholars.

Federal Minister Salik said this visit would further strengthen the ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and promote religious and cultural cooperation between the two nations.

 

Digital Desk

Recent Posts

Pakistan’s timely policy may shield it from proposed U.S. additional tariffs

ISLAMABAD (Rizwan Abassi): Pakistan’s recent trade policy has gained significance amid reports that the United…

8 hours ago

Govt set to brief PPP on crucial legal changes ahead of Budget

ISLAMABAD: Important legislation may be considered in the negotiations between the Pakistan People's Party (PPP)…

8 hours ago

No visa agent needed! UK High Commissioner shares step-by-step visa guide

ISLAMABAD: If you are thinking of applying for a UK visa from Pakistan and are…

9 hours ago

Famous Anti-biotic medicine ‘Azomax’ declared fake

LAHORE: The Drugs Control of Punjab declared a Class-I alert after the lab tests confirmed…

9 hours ago

Unmarried women can now get financial support from BISP

KARACHI: The government has decided to include unmarried women above the age of 35 in…

10 hours ago

Minimum salary of 45,000 proposed in Budget 2026-27

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIED) has recommended setting the minimum monthly wage…

11 hours ago