Sharjah24 - WAM: President Rumen Radev of the Republic of Bulgaria has visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque as part of his official visit to the UAE. He was accompanied by Sultan Rashid Sultan Alkaitoob, UAE Ambassador to Bulgaria, and a delegate of senior Bulgarian officials.
Dr. Yousif Al Obaidli, Director-General of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, accompanied the Bulgarian President and the delegation on a tour of the mosque's halls and external corridors.
During the tour, they were briefed by one of the centre's cultural tour specialists about Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque's noble message that underscores notions of coexistence, tolerance, and openness to the cultures, emanating from the nation's late founder's rich legacy.
They also learned about the mosque's history, components, and esthetic features of Islamic art and architecture that manifest in every corner of this grand edifice, which create a mesmerising fusion of various architectural styles from different eras reflecting commonalities amongst cultures and uniting the world through art.
At the end of the visit, the guest was presented with two of the centre's distinctive publications. The first is titled "Spaces of Light," showcasing the winning photographs in the "Spaces of Light" photography award, annually organised by the centre to celebrate the mosque's scenic aesthetics and visual culture. The other is a copy of a book titled "Houses of God" about places of worship in Islamic history, including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
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