Imam-e-Kaaba to lead Maghrib, Isha prayers in Lahore today

LAHORE: Imam-e-Kaaba Dr Abdullah Awad Al Juhany on Tuesday (today) will lead Maghrib and Isha prayers at Badshahi Mosqueat and Jamia Ashrafia, respectively, in Lahore.

Keeping the high-profile visit, Provincial Auqaf Minister Peer Syed Saeed ul Hassan Shah has directed authorities concerned to make all necessary arrangements and ensure smooth flow of traffic in the concerned areas as well, for public convenience.

During his visit to Lahore, Imam-e-Kaaba Dr Sheikh Abdullah Awad Al-Juhany will also meet Ulema, the Punjab chief minister, governor, speaker Punjab assembly and other important personalities.

President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday said that Pakistan greatly valued its brotherly relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This he had stated while talking to Imam-e-Kaaba Sheikh Dr Abdullah Awad Al Juhany, who called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad.

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He said both the countries have shared bonds of history, culture, traditions, faith and values.

Recalling the highly successful visit of the Crown Prince His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad Bin Salman to Pakistan, the President stated that Crown Prince won the hearts of Pakistani people by his generous offer of support to Pakistani community.

He appreciated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its support to Pakistani pilgrims visiting the Kingdom for Hajj and Umrah every year.