Sierra Leone Embassy prays for nation in Saudi Arabia

The Sierra Leone Embassy in Riyadh in collaboration with its nationals Friday, 2nd May, 2014 offered special prayers for their country, a few days after hosting a well-attended diplomatic reception at the prestigious Riyadh Palace Hotel. (Photo: Ambassador Kargbo welcoming his nationals before the prayers commence)

Welcoming his nationals at the Chancery Building in the northern district of Al-Maseef, the Ambassador, Alhaji M.S. Kargbo said he was bringing greetings to all Sierra Leoneans in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia His Excellency, the President, Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma.

He congratulated his nationals on the country’s 53rd Independence anniversary and thanked them for their support and cooperation during the occasion. The envoy described the attendance as a “true spirit of patriotism.” He appealed to them to continue with that spirit of patriotism. He said he was very pleased with the large turn-out of his nationals for the Quranic recitation after a short notice. “That shows how patriotic you are,” he pointed out.

Daa’wa Committe Chairman making a statement

Leading the prayers, Chairman of the Daa’wa Committee, Sheik Umar Bah also appealed to the congregation to recite the Qur’an with humbleness and piety. He prayed to Allah to continue to show his Infinite Mercy on Sierra Leone and shower His blessings in the form of Peace, Stability, Unity, Progress and Prosperity in the West African Nation.

Ambassador Kargbo and his Head of Chancery praying for nation

Sierra Leoneans praying for nation in Saudi Arabia

Most of the attendees say they were very proud as a nation to pray and celebrate for their beloved country after 53 years of existence as a cohesive nation with religious and political tolerance. On display for the evening’s occasion was an assortment of brightly lit facial expressions, flamboyant dresses, embracing handshakes, a throbbing camaraderie, enthusiastic spirits of nationalism almost electrifying in nature; all wrapped up in an overwhelming sense of belonging.

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