Madinah, November 10, 2024 – On Saturday, President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania visited the revered Prophet’s Holy Mosque in Madinah, one of the holiest sites in Islam, as part of his official trip to Saudi Arabia. The President arrived with a deep sense of respect and reverence, intending to offer his prayers at the mosque, a significant spiritual journey for any Muslim leader.
Upon his arrival at the Prophet’s Mosque, the Mauritanian President was received with great honor by a number of senior Saudi officials, who greeted him warmly and facilitated his visit. The reception underscored the friendly relations between Mauritania and Saudi Arabia, which are rooted in shared cultural, religious, and diplomatic ties.
During his visit, President Ghazouani took time to perform his prayers within the mosque, a place that holds immense religious significance as the final resting place of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This visit is not only a personal moment of devotion for the Mauritanian leader but also a symbolic gesture of the ongoing religious and diplomatic exchanges between the two nations.
President Ghazouani’s visit to Madinah marks an important chapter in strengthening the bilateral relations between Mauritania and Saudi Arabia, reinforcing their shared commitment to Islamic unity, mutual respect, and cooperation in various sectors.
