3rd exhibition of the Ghilaf-e-Kabba holy artifacts inaugurates at the at Centaurus Mall, Islamabad by Religious Minister
By; Asghar Ali Mubarak,
The Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Dr. Noor-ul-Haq Qadri inaugurated a ten-day exhibition of 3rd ‘Ghilaf-e-Kaaba’ and other Islamic relics in centaurs Islamabad on Wednesday. The 10-day exhibition of “Ghilaf-e-Kaaba” and Islamic relics started in Centaurus Mall, Islamabad on Wednesday.
Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony inaugurated the annual exhibition before opening it to the general public.The Centaurus administration had also hosted these exhibitions in the past, as an annual event.The exhibition provides a unique opportunity to the people, to see the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba and other holy Islamic relics, while still remaining in Pakistan.The Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Dr. Noor-ul-Haq Qadri was gifted Aab-e-Zam Zam and Ajwa dates.In his brief remarks Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Dr. Noor-ul-Haq Qadri thanked the Saudi king for his goodwill gesture to the people of Pakistan.The Ghilaf-e-Kabba Exhibition will provide the visitors an opportunity to witness the sacred “Ghilaaf-e-Kaaba”.Such exhibitions provides inner satisfaction to the visitors. He lauded Chairman Punjab Investment board Sardar Tanveer Ilyas for exhibiting such a large piece of Ghulaf-e-Kaaba for general public.The Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Dr. Noor-ul-Haq Qadri said Saudi government has decided to allow only 10,000 to 15,000 persons to perform hajj this year by following standard operating procedures (SOPs). A large number of Pakistanis perform hajj every year. The Ministry will return the dues of Pakistani hujjaj soon. Speaking on the occasion; he said Saudi Arabia is our brotherly country. He said the Pakistani pilgrims have the honors to perform Hajj in a very large number. The Religious Minister expressed gratitude to the government of Saudi Arabia over hosting and serving the pilgrims. Regarding the exhibition, he said such events lead to spiritual tranquility for the believers. Earlier the exhibition of Ghilaf-e-Kaaba inaugurated by the Federal Minister for Religious Affaurs Dr. Noor-ul-Haq Qadri, and the Chairman of Punjab Investment Board, Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan at the Centaurus Mall, Islamabad.This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to the Pakistani people, to see the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba and other holy Islamic relics, while still remaining in Pakistan for ten days .This exhibition will continue for three days, Wednesday through Friday, in Islamabad for viewing by the general public. The Centaurus administration had also hosted these exhibitions in the past, as an annual event. This year the Centaurus management has also made special arrangements to observe all government SoP’s for the protection of visitors from Corona Virus. For the third time, Centaurus Mall is collaborating with Saudi Embassy for display of Ghilaf-e-Kaaba and Parda Baab-ul-Kaaba, Centaurus would put on display Parda Baab-ul-Kaaba for the people visiting the Mall. The length of Parda Baab-ul-Kaaba is 5.1 meters and its width is three meters. It is illuminated with gold-plated embossed calligraphy of verses from Holy Quran. Along with it, Ghilaf-e-Kaaba which is 20 meters long and six meters wide is also displayed.Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan The president of Sardar Group of Companies has chosen the best location in Centaurus for showcasing of Ghilaf-e-Kaaba and Parda Baab-ul-Kaaba to honor and respect the sacred artifacts. This is a big step by Saudi embassy and Centaurus mall to provide an opportunity to people of Pakistan to see Holy artifacts of Islam while inhabiting in Pakistan.
