The King Faisal Mosque reopened in the Guinean capital of Conakry after renovation, with a $5 million contribution from Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
Large numbers of worshippers gathered behind Sheikh Abdullah Al-Juhani, the imam of Makkah’s Grand Mosque, for the Friday sermon and prayers, marking the mosque’s official opening.
Addressing the attendees, Sheikh Abdullah said that the mosque was part of an extensive network of mosques and Islamic centers established by Saudi Arabia.
He highlighted the Kingdom’s unwavering commitment to nurturing the Islamic faith, establishing Islamic centers, and promoting moderate Islam worldwide.
Sheikh Abdullah also expressed gratitude and appreciation to the government of Interim President Mamady Doumbouya for the support extended during the renovation process.
The King Faisal Mosque in Guinea was inaugurated in 1982 by the late Prince Saud Al-Faisal, former minister of foreign affairs, during the reign of the late King Fahd bin Abdulaziz, according to the SPA report.
The mosque received great care and attention from the government of King Salman. It is one of the largest mosques in Africa and can accommodate more than 12,000 people.
Recently, the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance conducted a four-day course in Guinea for imams and preachers.
This course, along with other programs implemented by the ministry outside Saudi Arabia, reflects the Kingdom’s dedication to serving Islam and highlighting the religion’s true principles.
In September, a delegation from Guinea visited the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an in Madinah. The complex’s Secretary-General Atef Al-Olayan briefed the delegation on the processes of printing, translating, and distributing the Qur’an to Muslims worldwide.
The delegation then toured the facilities of the complex, including the production lines, and learned about the latest equipment and technologies used to print the Holy Qur’an.