Azerbaijani Parliamentary Delegation Led by Speaker Sahiba Gafarova Visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Abu Dhabi, The Gulf Observer: As part of her official visit to the United Arab Emirates, Speaker of the Milli Majlis (National Assembly) of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Sahiba Gafarova, led a parliamentary delegation on a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, one of the UAE’s most prominent landmarks and a symbol of Islamic cultural heritage.

During the visit, the Azerbaijani delegation was briefed on the historical and architectural significance of the mosque, which stands as the largest in the UAE. Built under the vision and leadership of the founding father of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the mosque is a testament to Islamic art and architecture, capable of accommodating up to 40,000 worshippers during Friday and holiday prayers.

The visit underscored the shared respect for religious and cultural values between Azerbaijan and the UAE. Following the tour, Speaker Gafarova signed the mosque’s guest book, expressing her appreciation for the opportunity to visit the sacred site and acknowledging its profound role in promoting interfaith understanding and cultural dialogue.

The visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is part of a broader agenda aimed at strengthening parliamentary and intergovernmental ties between Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates.