NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his religious purification initiative with a visit to the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Brunei during a two-day trip on September 3-4, 2024. This visit follows his recent inaugurations of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and another temple in Dubai, UAE.
During his trip, Modi met with Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and was welcomed by the Religious Affairs Minister, Pehin Dato Ustaz Awang Badaruddin, and Health Minister Mohammad Isham. The Prime Minister expressed admiration for the mosque’s architectural beauty and watched a video about its history.
Modi shared his experience on social media, stating, “Went to the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Brunei,” and interacted with Indian Muslim families residing there. Completed in 1958, the mosque honors Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, Brunei’s 28th Sultan, and is a symbol of the country’s cultural heritage.
Before his visit, Modi expressed eagerness to strengthen ties with Brunei, highlighting the significance of their 40 years of diplomatic relations. This marks Modi’s first visit to Brunei in a decade; the last visit by an Indian Prime Minister was by Manmohan Singh in October 2013. Modi’s visit underscores his ongoing commitment to fostering ties with the Muslim community and enhancing India’s diplomatic relationships.
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