In his speech, His Excellency Vice President Amin affirmed his gratitude and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, for his dedication to building the mosque, which made it possible for thousands of worshippers in the city of Solo to commemorate this special occasion in the history of Islam.
His Excellency added that the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a platform for spreading the Islamic values of mercy, cooperation, peace, and humanitarianism.
For his part, HE Al Dhaheri said: "The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Solo is an architectural masterpiece that reflects the depth and strength of UAE-Indonesian relations, and the common desire the two countries have to highlight the authentic and tolerant image of true Islam and the values of humanity that urge coexistence."
His Excellency Al Dhaheri, on this occasion, prayed for mercy for the late founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
For his part, Dr. Sultan Faisal Al-Rumaithi, CEO of Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Center in Solo, expressed his happiness at marking this blessed night for Muslims, extending his sincere congratulations to the people of Indonesia on this occasion and on the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
In turn, His Excellency Yaqut Khalil Qumas, Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs, stressed that the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a symbol of Indonesia's strong relations with the UAE, highlighting the importance of its role in contributing to spreading a culture of moderation and tolerance.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, inaugurated the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Solo on November 14, 2022, in the presence of His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia, as part of the framework to strengthen brotherly relations and friendship between the two countries.
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