Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo, Egypt. The Al-Hakim Mosque is an 11th Century significant historical and cultural site in Egypt's Cairo. The mosque stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage shared by India and Egypt. The Al-Hakim mosque, with its centuries-old legacy, serves as a beacon of religious and historical importance showcasing the intermingling of Indian and Egyptian cultures.
This mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world located in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. In May 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited this mosque along with then Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
In May-June 2018, Modi visited three countries. These countries are- Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. During his visit to Singapore, Modi first reached Sri Mariamman Temple and then reached Chulia Masjid. This mosque was built by the Chulia Muslim community, which is a community of Tamil Muslims.
In February 2018, Modi went on a tour of four countries in West Asia, Jordan, Palestine, UAE and Oman. During this, Modi also visited the Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Muscat, the capital of Oman. This is the largest mosque in Oman, made of Indian sandstone.
In August 2015, Modi went on a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates. On the first day of this visit, Modi also visited the historic Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Then UAE's Higher Education Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan was also present with Modi.