Saudi Arabia gifts carpet for IIUI campus
Saturday, June 08, 2013
ISLAMABAD: Charged Affaires of Saudi Embassy Jassim Al-Khalidi said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have brotherly relations deeply-rooted in historic and Islamic bonds and the gifts of new carpet is the symbol of everlasting friendship between the two countries. He was addressing a ceremony for placement of new carpet - gifted by Saudi Arabia - in Faisal Mosque Campus of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI).
He said the carpet gift was an omen of everlasting friendship between the two countries. It is noted that the cost of the gifted carpet is more than Rs 30 million. Saudi government had also gifted carpets for Faisal Mosque thirty-years back. He said Mosque has central role in Islamic society which provides a sense of unity among Muslims. He added that Muslims should refrain from extremism and violence and termed sectarianism a root cause of many problems of Muslim community. Assuring cooperation with IIUI for the promotion of education, he lauded the role of the University for providing quality education to the students of Muslim countries.
Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan Burhan Mohamed and ambassadors from various Islamic countries including Palestine, Oman, former caretaker federal minster Feroz Jamal Shah Kakakhel, IIUI Rector Dr Masoom Yasinzai, IIUI President Dr Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh and large number of university staff were also present on the occasion. Earlier, in his welcoming remarks Dr Al-Draiweesh thanked Saudi government for the gift of carpet and cooperation with IIUI. IIUI always strives for providing quality education to students of Muslim Ummah as they are our real asset, IIUI president said.
Saudi Arabia to build 100 mosques, wells: Charged Affaires of Saudi Embassy Saudi Arabia Jasim Al-Khaldi on Friday announced to construct 100 small and medium mosques, 100 wells for drinking water and sponsoring 2000 eyes surgeries in Pakistan costing Rs. 182 millions. Addressing a press conference here at International Islamic Relief Organisation (IIRO), he said the competition of Hifz-e-Quran amongst the young Huffaz will also be organised across the country. He said the welfare projects are being sponsored by the people of Saudi Arabia with the active support and efforts of IIRO Secretary General Ehsan Bin Salah Tayyab on humanitarian grounds. He said that in continuation of humanitarian efforts and relief provided by the Pakistan office of the IIRO of the Muslim World League (Rabita Al Alam Al Islami) for the help and benefit of the poor and needy and victims of natural disasters in Pakistan. app
Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan
Saturday, June 08, 2013
ISLAMABAD: Charged Affaires of Saudi Embassy Jassim Al-Khalidi said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have brotherly relations deeply-rooted in historic and Islamic bonds and the gifts of new carpet is the symbol of everlasting friendship between the two countries. He was addressing a ceremony for placement of new carpet - gifted by Saudi Arabia - in Faisal Mosque Campus of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI).
He said the carpet gift was an omen of everlasting friendship between the two countries. It is noted that the cost of the gifted carpet is more than Rs 30 million. Saudi government had also gifted carpets for Faisal Mosque thirty-years back. He said Mosque has central role in Islamic society which provides a sense of unity among Muslims. He added that Muslims should refrain from extremism and violence and termed sectarianism a root cause of many problems of Muslim community. Assuring cooperation with IIUI for the promotion of education, he lauded the role of the University for providing quality education to the students of Muslim countries.
Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan Burhan Mohamed and ambassadors from various Islamic countries including Palestine, Oman, former caretaker federal minster Feroz Jamal Shah Kakakhel, IIUI Rector Dr Masoom Yasinzai, IIUI President Dr Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh and large number of university staff were also present on the occasion. Earlier, in his welcoming remarks Dr Al-Draiweesh thanked Saudi government for the gift of carpet and cooperation with IIUI. IIUI always strives for providing quality education to students of Muslim Ummah as they are our real asset, IIUI president said.
Saudi Arabia to build 100 mosques, wells: Charged Affaires of Saudi Embassy Saudi Arabia Jasim Al-Khaldi on Friday announced to construct 100 small and medium mosques, 100 wells for drinking water and sponsoring 2000 eyes surgeries in Pakistan costing Rs. 182 millions. Addressing a press conference here at International Islamic Relief Organisation (IIRO), he said the competition of Hifz-e-Quran amongst the young Huffaz will also be organised across the country. He said the welfare projects are being sponsored by the people of Saudi Arabia with the active support and efforts of IIRO Secretary General Ehsan Bin Salah Tayyab on humanitarian grounds. He said that in continuation of humanitarian efforts and relief provided by the Pakistan office of the IIRO of the Muslim World League (Rabita Al Alam Al Islami) for the help and benefit of the poor and needy and victims of natural disasters in Pakistan. app
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