Finland PM visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

The Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo, has paid a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by Tuula Johanna Yrjola, the Finnish Ambassador to the UAE.

During the visit, they toured the halls and external corridors of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, accompanied by Dr. Yousif Al Obaidli, Director-General of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, and were briefed on the mosque's message of coexistence, tolerance, and openness to others, all of which are rooted in the principles and values established by the UAE’s founding father.

They also learned about the role played by the Centre in promoting a tolerant Islamic culture and enhancing cultural communication between different cultures and peoples worldwide, further exploring the history of the grand structure, its aesthetic grandeur, and the exquisite art of Islamic architecture displayed in all its aspects.

Orpo was presented with a gift at the end of the visit that encapsulates the mosque's beauty: floral mosaic designs of the exterior columns, a compass inspired by the mosque's chandeliers, and a copy of the photographic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: Lights of Peace publication.