Saudi Islamic affairs minister receives Iran ambassador

Sheikh Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh receives the Iranian ambassador to the Kingdom Alireza Enayati in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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  • During the meeting with Alireza Enayati, Sheikh Abdullatif highlighted the efforts made by the Saudi leadership to serve Islam and Muslims

RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh met with the Iranian ambassador to the Kingdom in Riyadh on Monday.

During the meeting with Alireza Enayati, Sheikh Abdullatif highlighted the efforts made by the Saudi leadership to serve Islam and Muslims.

He pointed out that the Islamic Affairs ministry seeks, through its various programs, to demonstrate that Islam is a religion of moderation and calls for coexistence and compassion among all people.

Enayati praised Saudi efforts to spread moderate Islam and serve the religion, pilgrims, holy sites, and the two holy mosques.

The ambassador also praised the ministry for encouraging people to engage with the Qur’an by organizing recitation and memorization competitions and caring for mosques.