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Speaker of Turkish Grand National Assembly visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Jan 31, 2024

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 31: Numan Kurtulmuş, Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, today visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (SZGM) here.
The top parliamentarian was accompanied by Mohammed Issa Al-Kashf, member of the Federal National Council, and the Turkish Ambassador to the UAE, Tugay Tunçer.
During the tour, they were briefed about the mosque's noble message that highlights values of coexistence, tolerance, and openness to other cultures, inspired by the late Founding Father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's rich legacy. They also learned about the mosque's leading role in highlighting the Islamic culture's true essence and promoting cross-cultural communication worldwide.
At the end of the visit, the guest was presented with a copy of the Centre's distinctive publication titled "Spaces of Light," showcasing the winning photographs in the "Spaces of Light" photography award, annually organised by the Centre in celebration of the scenic aesthetics and visual culture of the mosque, and another copy of a book titled "Houses of God" about places of worship in the Islamic history.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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