Imam-e-Kaaba to lead Friday prayers in Islamabad

The Imam-e-Kaaba will meet ulema clerics and scholars as well as attend a seminar and conference during his stay in the federal capital

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Picture shows the Imam-e-Kaaba Sheikh Dr Abdullah Awad Al-Juhany being received by Pakistani religious scholars upon his arrival in Islamabad. 

ISLAMABAD: Imam-e-Kaaba Sheikh Dr Abdullah Awad Al-Juhany arrived in Pakistan on Thursday. During his visit, the Imam-e-Kaaba will deliver the Friday sermon and lead prayers at the Faisal mosque in Islamabad on April 12.

The Friday prayers at the Faisal mosque are expected to be attended by thousands of people from the twin cities and prominent figures of society hailing from various walks of life.

The Imam-e-Haram will also address a seminar on "Youth and Contemporary Challenges: Religious and Scientific Vision” at Faisal Masjid Campus as the chief guest, organised by International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) at 2 pm.

On April 13, the Imam-e-Kaaba is expected to meet ulema (clerics) and scholars on the invitation of the Saudi ambassador.

Sheikh Abdullah Awad Al Juhany is scheduled to address the International Message of Islam Conference on April 14. On April 15, the Imam-e-Kaaba will attend a dinner arranged by the Pakistan Ulema Council.