KUALA LUMPUR: Sheikh Dr. Salah Al-Budair, the imam of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, met Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

This visit was part of the Imams of the Two Holy Mosques program, which is organized by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance.

Hamidi praised the Kingdom’s efforts in serving Islam and Muslims, and expressed gratitude to the Saudi leadership for its support in facilitating the performance of Hajj and Umrah rituals for Muslims.

Al-Budair stressed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening ties with Muslim communities worldwide, promoting moderation and balance, and reinforcing the positive image of Islam.