Islamabad, Aug 8: The esteemed Imam Masjid Al-Nabawi, Dr. Salah bin Mohammad Al-Budair on Thursday arrived in Pakistan for a seven-day official visit.
On his arrival at the Islamabad International Airport, he was warmly welcomed by Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, Secretary of Religious Affairs Zulfiqar Haider and other officials.
Minister Salik said this visit would further strengthen the ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and promote religious and cultural cooperation between the two nations. During his visit, Imam Al-Budair would lead the Friday prayer at Faisal Mosque.
He is also scheduled to meet with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and other prominent leaders.In addition, the Imam would hold meetings with Pakistani religious scholars.
