ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (APP):President of the Republic of Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady of the Maldives Sajidha Mohamed paid a visit to Shah Faisal Mosque on Thursday.
They were accompanied by Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar, Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Wajiha Qamar and other officials.
The Grand Imam of Shah Faisal Mosque in Islamabad and Director General of Dawah Academy at the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ilyas, briefed the visiting dignitaries on the mosque’s history and the Holy Quran manuscripts displayed for public viewing.
Both President and First Lady of Maldives also offered nawafil in the Shah Faisal Mosque.
They also signed Shah Faisal Mosque’s Distinguished Visitors’ Book at the end of their visit.
It is pertinent to mention that the Maldivian President and the First Lady are on a three-day state visit to Pakistan. They are scheduled to depart for their country on Friday.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
