ISLAMABAD: Dr. Salah bin Mohammad Al-Budair, the prayer leader of Masjid-e-Nabawi (PBUH), arrived in Pakistan on Thursday for a seven-day official visit.
Upon his arrival at Islamabad International Airport, he was warmly received by the 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.
During his visit, the Imam of Masjid Al-Nabawi will lead the Friday prayers at Faisal Mosque, according to an official statement.
Dr. Salah bin Mohammad Al-Budair is also scheduled to meet with President Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and other prominent leaders in the country. Additionally, he will hold meetings with Pakistani religious scholars.
Minister Salik remarked that this visit would further strengthen the ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and promote religious and cultural cooperation between the two nations.
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