President of Mozambique visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Abu Dhabi, The Gulf Observer: President Filipe Nyusi of the Republic of Mozambique and his accompanying delegation visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque as part of his official visit to the UAE.

The Mozambican President and the delegation commenced their tour by visiting the mausoleum of the late Founding Father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, recalling his fine qualities and wise approach that established a culture of tolerance, coexistence, and peace among various nations worldwide.

Later, Dr. Yousif Al Obaidli, Director-General of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, accompanied them on a tour of the mosque’s halls and external corridors.

During the tour, they were briefed by one of the centre’s cultural tour specialists about Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque’s noble message that underscores notions of coexistence, tolerance, and openness to the cultures, emanating from the nation’s late founder’s rich legacy.

They also learned about the mosque’s history, components, and aesthetic features of Islamic art and architecture that manifest in every corner of this grand edifice, which create a mesmerising fusion of various architectural styles from different eras reflecting commonalities amongst cultures and uniting the world through art.

At the end of the visit, the guest was presented with two of the centre’s distinctive publications. The first titled “Spaces of Light,” showcasing the winning photographs in the “Spaces of Light” photography award, annually organised by the centre to celebrate the scenic aesthetics and visual culture of the mosque. The other is a copy of a book titled “Houses of God” about places of worship in Islamic history, including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.