Albania hosts MWL chief for Eid sermon at largest mosque in the Balkans
Saudi Gazette reportTIRANA —
Albania hosted Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and President of the Association of Muslim Scholars, to deliver the Eid Al-Fitr sermon at the Grand Mosque of Tirana — the largest mosque in Albania and the Balkans — in the presence of prominent Albanian scholars.Dr. Al-Issa began the sermon by extending his heartfelt congratulations to Muslims around the world on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr.
He emphasized that Eid is a time of joy, renewal of faith, and unity, calling on worshippers to uphold Islamic values and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and community.
He underscored the importance of forgiveness and harmony on this sacred day, stating that these noble values are not limited to Muslims but are universal and inclusive of all humanity.
In his sermon, Dr. Al-Issa also emphasized the central role of the family as the cornerstone of every society, describing it as both the core and safeguard of a nation.
He highlighted the significant role of women in nurturing and sustaining the family unit, praising their contributions to social and moral stability.
Latest Saudi Gazette
- Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli violations at Al-Aqsa Mosque and UN clinic in GazaSaudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the recent Israeli actions in Jerusalem and Gaza, denouncing what it described as blatant violations of international law and humanitarian
- Saudi Arabia posts SR49.8 billion travel surplus in 2024 as visitor spending hits SR153.6 billionSaudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia recorded its highest-ever annual travel surplus in 2024, reaching SR49.8 billion in the balance of payments, according to data from the Saudi Central Bank.The
- 911 emergency centers handle over 2.8 million calls in MarchSaudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The National Center for Security Operations announced that unified emergency number 911 centers across Riyadh, Makkah, and the Eastern Province received a total of 2,879,325
- Saudi Arabia urges stronger global action to protect children in cyberspace at UNSaudi Gazette reportGENEVA — Saudi Arabia has delivered a unified international call for enhanced protection of children in cyberspace during the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.Speaking
- Saudi Arabia welcomes trilateral border treaty between Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and UzbekistanSaudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s welcome of the trilateral treaty signed between Tajikistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Uzbekistan regarding the definition
- White House confirms Trump will visit Saudi Arabia in MayWASHINGTON — The White House confirmed on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump will visit Saudi Arabia in May, clarifying his earlier remarks about a “next month” trip to the Middle East.White