Malé City Mayor Adam Azim met and welcomed renowned religious scholar Sheikh Assim Al-Hakeem upon his arrival in the Maldives.
The meeting was held at the VIP Lounge of Velana International Airport and was attended by Mayor Adam Azim and Malé City Council Islamic Advisor Sheikh Ilyas Jamal.
During the meeting, Mayor Azim expressed his pleasure at Sheikh Assim's visit and noted that the Maldives is a country that places special importance on religious matters. He also highlighted the efforts being made by Malé City Council to promote religious activities within the city.
Sheikh Assim's visit to the Maldives is aimed at conducting a series of special lectures. Organized by "The Traveler," the lecture series is scheduled to take place across five cities in the Maldives.
The first lecture is scheduled to be held in Kulhudhuffushi City on the night of April 28. This will be followed by a lecture in Malé City on April 29. According to the organizers, sessions will also be held in Addu City on April 30 and Fuvahmulah City on the night of May 1st.
The final lecture of this series will be held at Thinadhoo City on the night of May 2nd.
The organizers have stated that public Question and Answer sessions will be held following the lectures.
Sheikh Assim is a religious scholar who has gained major popularity among the younger generation of Muslims worldwide.