President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday paid respects at some of the most revered holy shrines in Baghdad during his official visit to Iraq. The visit reflected Pakistan’s spiritual and cultural ties with the Muslim world.
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According to official sources, the president visited the shrine of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA) in Baghdad city. He also paid homage at the shrine of Imam-e-Azam Abu Hanifa (RA), offering Fateha and special prayers.
President Zardari, who is on a four-day visit to Iraq, later travelled to the Kazimiya area of Baghdad. There, he visited the shrines of Imam Musa al-Kazim (AS) and Imam Muhammad al-Taqi al-Jawad (AS).
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President Asif Ali Zardari visited the shrines of Imam Musa al-Kazim and Imam Muhammad al-Jawad in Baghdad, offered nawafil, met the administrators, and recorded his remarks in the visitors’ book. pic.twitter.com/9ldDNCPpfU
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President @AAliZardari visited the shrines of Imam Musa Kazim and Imam Muhammad al-Jawad, offered nawafil, met the administrators, and expressed his remarks in the visitors’ book. pic.twitter.com/UVpDHcZUUu
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At each shrine, the president prayed for peace, unity, and stability across the Muslim Ummah. He also prayed for harmony, security, and prosperity for the people of Pakistan and the wider Islamic world.
During his visit to the Kazimiya shrine, President Zardari wrote his impressions in the visitors’ book. He described the teachings of the Imams of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) as an everlasting source of guidance, patience, wisdom, and moral strength.
The president noted that these teachings continue to inspire millions of people across generations. He emphasised the importance of promoting tolerance, compassion, and unity in line with Islamic values.
President Zardari also held meetings with the custodians and religious preachers at all the shrines he visited. The discussions focused on the spiritual significance of the holy sites and their role in promoting interfaith harmony.
Officials accompanying the president said the visit underscored Pakistan’s respect for Islamic heritage and religious scholarship. The tour is part of broader engagements aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iraq.
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The visit concluded with prayers for lasting peace and solidarity among Muslim nations. President Zardari’s engagements in Baghdad were described as deeply symbolic and spiritually significant.