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In a statement to the press on the occasion of the official inauguration of this Mosque, Mr. Rifki noted that this religious building is a token of affection of the Sovereign and the Kingdom of Morocco towards the brotherly Ivorian people.
This monument, he continued, will play a fundamental role in the consolidation of common religious constants and the consecration of the values of tolerance and openness, advocated by the Muslim religion.
Mr. Rifki noted that the Kingdom, under the enlightened leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, Amir Al Mouminine, was kind enough to realize the wish of brother Ivorians, through the construction of this mosque in Abidjan.
For his part, the Moroccan ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, Abdemalek Kettani, noted that the opening of the Mohammed VI mosque in Abidjan, which marks a “historic day”, will further strengthen the existing close relations between Morocco and Ivory Coast on the religious level.
By inaugurating this exceptional place of worship, “we are together laying the foundations for a better future where cooperation and solidarity between our two countries will continue to prosper,” he said.
“This testifies to the unwavering affection that our Sovereign has for this brother country,” he continued, adding that this Mosque will not only be a place of worship but also a symbol of peace, fraternity and prosperity for the entire Muslim community.
In accordance with the High Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Amir Al Mouminine, may God help him, the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema has proceeded, in collaboration with the competent Ivorian authorities, in particular the High Council of Imams, Mosques and of Islamic Affairs and the Ivorian Section of the Foundation, at the official inauguration of the Mohammed VI Mosque in Abidjan and this, on the occasion of Friday Prayer.
The Mosque building covers an area of 25,000 m2 and includes a prayer room with a capacity of 7,000 worshipers, as well as a conference room, a library, a commercial complex, green spaces, an administrative pavilion, accommodation for the Imam and parking.
The work, carried out by Moroccan artisans, scrupulously obeyed traditional and authentic Moroccan architectural standards in all their splendor.
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