The government of Saudi Arabia has provided a grant of $1 million for the maintenance and renovation of Faisal Mosque and allied units.
Inaugural ceremony of maintenance and renovation work grant and signatures was held at Faisal Mosque Campus of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI).
The maintenance and renovation work being initiated with special support of the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud of Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and under the auspices of Royal Embassy of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pakistan.
The ceremony was attended by Saudi Ambassador Jassim-Al-Khalidi, CDA Director General (Services) Najeebur Rehman, Higher Education Commission Director General Owais Ahmed, former IIUI president Anwar Ahmed Siddiqui, IIUI Rector Dr Masoom Yasinzai, IIUI President Dr Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh and other high officials.
Speaking on the occasion, Jassim Al-Khalidi said Faisal Mosque is a symbol of strong and long-lasting brotherly relations among Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. While lauding the role of IIUI, he said that it was serving the Muslim Ummah in true words. He reiterated his resolve that KSA government would keep cooperation in the projects which relate to the welfare and prosperity of Muslim Ummah.
Dr Masoom Yasinzai, in his speech in the ceremony, said Faisal Mosque is a unique and exemplary gift from KSA to the people of Pakistan. He added that Faisal Mosque has become recognition of Pakistan which attracts the local and foreign visitors. IIUI rector thanked King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud on the behalf of university while saying Pakistanis are thankful for having such a precious gift in form of Faisal Mosque.
IIUI President Dr Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh said on the occasion that mosques have vital role in the Islamic society while saying that Prophet (PBUH) termed mosques as best places. He added that Faisal Mosque is a symbol of strong brotherly relations between Pakistan and KSA while he also said that with passage of time these ties would become further strengthened and exemplary. Dr Al-Draiweesh also apprised regarding the services being provided by IIUI through its Dawah Academy at Faisal Mosque.
At the end of the ceremony, IIUI shields were presented to the distinguished guest.