Imam Masjid Al-Nabawi arrives in Pakistan on seven-day official visit

ISLAMABAD: The esteemed Imam Masjid Al-Nabawi Dr. Salah bin Mohammad Al-Budair on Thursday arrived in Pakistan on 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 will lead the Friday prayer at Faisal Mosque.
He is also scheduled to meet President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other prominent leaders, the official news agency reported.
In addition, the Imam will also hold meetings with Pakistani religious scholars.