Prime Minister of Singapore visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

Prime Minister of Singapore, Lawrence Wong, recently paid a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, alongside Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan and several senior Singaporean officials. The delegation embarked on a guided tour of the mosque, accompanied by Dr. Yousif Abdallah Alobaidli, Director-General of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre.

Dr. Alobaidli provided the visitors with an informative briefing on the mosque's history and its core values of coexistence, tolerance, and openness - ideals rooted in the legacy of the UAE's Founding Father.

Dr. Yousif Abdallah Alobaidli further highlighted the crucial role played by the Centre in conveying the authentic spirit of Islamic culture and fostering cross-cultural communication among nations worldwide. Rawdha Al Marzooqi, a cultural tour specialist, took the Prime Minister and the delegation on a comprehensive tour of the mosque's remarkable artistic and architectural elements.

This showcased the pinnacle of Islamic art and design throughout history and the seamless integration of diverse architectural styles within the mosque’s structure, highlighting the beauty of cultural unity and creativity.

As a token of appreciation for the gesture, the delegation was presented with a commemorative gift - a compass inspired by the mosque's chandeliers and a copy of "Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: Lights of Peace". This publication delves into the mosque's unique architectural style, providing readers with captivating visual insights through award-winning photographs featured in the "Spaces of Light" Award.