Abu dhabi: Timco Mucunski, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of the Republic of North Macedonia, has visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by Abdulkader Mohamedi, Ambassador of North Macedonia to the UAE, along with an accompanying delegation.
According to Emirates News Agency, the delegation toured the mosque’s halls and external corridors and was briefed on the history of the mosque’s establishment and its cultural mission, grounded in the values of coexistence, tolerance, and openness. Hasher Aldhaheri, Cultural Guide Specialist at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, provided an overview of the mosque’s artistic and architectural features, showcasing examples of Islamic art and design through the ages. The tour illustrated how diverse architectural styles harmoniously blend within the mosque’s structure, reflecting cultural unity and creativity.
Mucunski and his delegation also visited the mausoleum of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, recalling his wisdom and vision of peace that continue to shape the UAE’s culture of tolerance and coexistence. During the visit, Mucunski remarked on the significance of the mosque, noting the unifying vision of the UAE’s Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the nation’s global reflection of values established by Sheikh Zayed.
The guest was presented with a commemorative gift and a copy of ‘Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: Lights of Peace,’ a publication that showcases the mosque’s architectural style and artistic and engineering splendour, featuring award-winning photographs from the ‘Spaces of Light’ competition.