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Imam-e-Kaaba leads Jummah prayers at Faisal Mosque

Imam-e-Kaaba leads Jummah prayers at Faisal Mosque
April 12, 2019
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Imam-e-Kaaba Sheikh Dr Abdullah Awad Al-Juhany on Friday led the Jummah prayers at Faisal Mosque in Islamabad. The prayers were attended by thousands of people from the twin cities and prominent figures of society hailing from various walks of life. The Imam also delivered sermon before the prayers. IIUI Rector Dr Masoom Yasinzai and President Dr Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh have expressed immense pleasure on the visit of Imam-e-Kaaba, said a press release issued on Thursday. Dr Sheikh Abdullah Awad Al Juhany arrived in Islamabad to Paigham-e-Pakistan Conference on Saturday. He will also meet Pakistan leadership today. He will lead Juma prayer at Faisal Masjid today besides giving sermon. He will also attend a seminar in International Islamic University. Imam-e-Kaaba Sheikh Abdullah Awad Al-Juhany will also go Lahore where he will lead prayers in Badshahi Masjid. Yesterday, Imam-e-Kaaba Dr Sheikh Abdullah Awad Al Juhany arrived in Islamabad on a seven day visit. He was warmly welcomed by Minister for Religious Affairs Dr Noorul Haq Qadri. During his visit, the Imam-e-Kaaba will deliver the Friday sermon and lead prayers at the Faisal mosque in Islamabad on April 12. However, the Friday prayers at the Faisal mosque are expected to be attended by thousands of people from the twin cities and prominent figures of society hailing from various walks of life. He will hold meetings with top Pakistani leadership. He will take part in Paigham Pakistan Conference on Saturday and Sunday in Islamabad and will also attend a seminar in Islamic University. The Imam-e-Haram will also address a seminar on "Youth and Contemporary Challenges: Religious and Scientific Vision” at Faisal Masjid Campus as the chief guest, organised by International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) at 2 pm. On April 13, the Imam-e-Kaaba is expected to meet ulema (clerics) and scholars on the invitation of the Saudi ambassador.