IN PHOTOS: PM Modi visits Al-Hakim mosque in Egypt`s Cairo

Updated On: 25 June, 2023 03:24 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

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. Pics/PTI

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<p>PM Modi is on a state visit to Egypt from June 24 to June 25. What adds even greater significance to the PM Modi`s visit is the remarkable restoration of the Al-Hakim mosque, made possible through the unwavering dedication and support of the Dawoodi Bohra community</p>

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PM Modi is on a state visit to Egypt from June 24 to June 25. What adds even greater significance to the PM Modi`s visit is the remarkable restoration of the Al-Hakim mosque, made possible through the unwavering dedication and support of the Dawoodi Bohra community

<p>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</p>

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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

<p>PM Modi`s Egypt visit comes as a reciprocal gesture following President El-Sisi`s presence as the Chief Guest at India`s Republic Day celebrations earlier this year. The visit of President El-Sisi to India proved to be highly successful, culminating in both nations mutually agreeing to elevate their relations to the status of a strategic partnership</p>

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PM Modi`s Egypt visit comes as a reciprocal gesture following President El-Sisi`s presence as the Chief Guest at India`s Republic Day celebrations earlier this year. The visit of President El-Sisi to India proved to be highly successful, culminating in both nations mutually agreeing to elevate their relations to the status of a strategic partnership

<p>PM Modi is likely to interact with the Indian diaspora residing in Egypt. The engagement not only fosters people-to-people ties but also provides a platform for the diaspora to contribute to economic growth and cultural exchange between the two nations</p>

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PM Modi is likely to interact with the Indian diaspora residing in Egypt. The engagement not only fosters people-to-people ties but also provides a platform for the diaspora to contribute to economic growth and cultural exchange between the two nations

<p>After landing in Egypt, the prime minister arrived at a hotel in Cairo amid a rousing welcome and chants of `Vande Mataram` and `Modi Modi`. Several members of the Indian community were present at the Ritz Carlton Hotel to welcome PM Modi</p>

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After landing in Egypt, the prime minister arrived at a hotel in Cairo amid a rousing welcome and chants of `Vande Mataram` and `Modi Modi`. Several members of the Indian community were present at the Ritz Carlton Hotel to welcome PM Modi

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