Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong Visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong explored the architecture and cultural role of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during a visit to the Abu Dhabi landmark with Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan and other senior Singaporean officials.
The delegation toured the mosque’s halls and external corridors with Dr. Yousif Abdallah Alobaidli, Director-General of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre.
Alobaidli outlined the mosque’s history and its work to promote coexistence, tolerance and cultural exchange, drawing on the legacy of the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. He also discussed the Centre’s role in introducing visitors to Islamic culture and encouraging communication across cultures.
Cultural tour specialist Rawdha Al Marzooqi guided the delegation through the mosque’s artistic and architectural features, explaining how its design brings together different traditions of Islamic art and architecture.
Wong received a commemorative gift, a compass inspired by the mosque’s chandeliers, and a copy of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: Lights of Peace. The publication explores the mosque’s architecture through photographs, including winning entries from the Spaces of Light Award.
Source: WAM.
