Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo, visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by Tuula Johanna Yrjola, Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the UAE. According to Emirates News Agency, during their visit, the Finnish Prime Minister and his delegation toured the halls and external corridors of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. They were accompanied by Dr. Yousif Al Obaidli, Director-General of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, and received a briefing on the mosque's message of coexistence, tolerance, and openness to others, all of which are rooted in the principles and values established by the UAE's founding father. The delegation also learned about the significant role played by the Centre in promoting a tolerant Islamic culture and enhancing cultural communication between different cultures and peoples worldwide. They further explored the history of the grand structure, its aesthetic grandeur, and the exquisite art of Islamic architecture displayed in all its aspe cts. At the end of the visit, the guest was presented with a gift that encapsulates the mosque's beauty: floral mosaic designs of the exterior columns, a compass inspired by the mosque's chandeliers, and a copy of "Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: Lights of Peace." This publication from the Centre offers a photographic journey through the mosque's architectural splendour, featuring award-winning images from the "Spaces of Light" Photography Award and highlighting the mosque's unique architectural artistry.
Prime Minister of Finland Visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
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