ISLAMABAD: The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan hosted a grand Iftar dinner at a local hotel in Islamabad.
The event was attended by diplomats of various embassies, parliamentarians, government officials, religious scholars, members of civil society and media persons.
Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki welcomed the guests to the Iftar dinner and expressed his happiness at the presence of so many people from all walks of life.
He emphasized the importance of the holy month of Ramadan and the significance of the Iftar meal as a time for Muslims to break their day-long fast together in a spirit of unity and brotherhood.
The guests on the occasion were served with a wide range of delicious traditional Pakistani and Saudi cuisine, including dates, fruit juices, and a wide variety of savoury and sweet dishes.
The Iftar dinner was highly lauded by the guests, who expressed their gratitude to Saudi Arabian Ambassador Al-Malki for hosting such a warm and welcoming event.
The event was widely attended by international and local media persons, who praised the Saudi embassy for its efforts to promote cultural exchange and friendship between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
Saudi embassy host Iftar dinner every year
The Iftar dinner is one of the prominent annual features hosted by the Saudi embassy, along with a series of other events such as the distribution of ration, dates, and copies of the Holy Quran.
A day earlier, the Saudi embassy in collaboration with the International Islamic University Islamabad, organized another massive gathering based on the people of the twin cities Islamabad and Rawalpindi at the Faisal Mosque.
The Iftar dinner is a tradition observed during the month of Ramadan and is an important part of Muslim culture.
The event provides an opportunity for people to come together, share a meal and strengthen their bonds of friendship and brotherhood.
The Saudi embassy’s efforts to host such an event in Pakistan demonstrate the close and cordial relations between the two countries.
The event is also a reminder of the importance of cultural exchange and people-to-people contact in promoting understanding and goodwill between nations.
The Saudi embassy’s ongoing efforts to foster closer ties between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are a testament to the enduring friendship between the two countries.
