Special prayers for President at Al-Aqsa Mosque

by Ruzaik Farook

The Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Palestine, Fawzan Anver had organised special prayers to mark President Maithripala Sirisena's first year in office on January 8, at the Masjid of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Palestine after the Jumma prayers.

The Chief Imam of the Baith Ul Muqaddas, Sheik Ali Al Abbasi officiated.

This is the first time a prayer of this nature was conducted at the Al- Aqsa Mosque, the third Holy Mosque for Muslims, after Mecca and Medina.

The Embassy Attaché, Shiraj Ahamed, friends of Sri Lanka in Palestine and the Sri Lankan community were also present.