Door of Holy Kaaba opened for Pakistan army chief, video goes viral

Pakistan Army Chief Syed Asim Munir arrived in Saudi Arabia last week on a 5-day visit. During this tour, the Pakistan Army Chief was given a warm welcome in Saudi Arabia. Pakistan Army Chief General Muneer visited the holy city of Mecca, Masjid-al-Haram and also visited the Kaaba.

The video of the Pakistan army chief at the Kaaba is being widely circulated in the Pakistani media. It is said that the door of the Kaaba was opened for the army chief, General Muneer, and he was allowed to enter and pray to Allah. According to Geo News, Syed Azim Muneer offered Namaz inside the Kaaba.

As reported by Geo, this is a big deal for Pakistan’s army chief because such occasions rarely come when the door of the Kaaba is opened for guests. However, members of the royal family of Saudi Arabia must enter the Kaaba every year. No one except the royal family is allowed to do this.

A video of Pakistan General Munir from the Kaaba is also going viral, in which he is seen descending. He is wearing a black jacket during this. Along with the General, some members of his family are also seen.

COAS General Asim Muneer with family at Kaaba
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Pakistan’s army chief also reached Masjid-e-Nabi after prayers at Makkah’s Masjid-al-Haram. This mosque is the second holiest place in Islam.

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Pakistan’s new army chief visits Saudi Arabia

Syed Azim Munir has been appointed as the new army chief of Pakistan after the retirement of former army chief Qamar Bajwa. General Muneer reached Saudi Arabia on an official visit for the first time in his tenure after assuming office.

After reaching Saudi, General Muneer also met the Prime Minister and Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman. During this, General Muneer and Mohammed bin Salman discussed bilateral issues of the two countries. A photo of General Muneer with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was also shared on Twitter by the Saudi Press Agency.

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According to the Saudi Arabian Press Agency, the army chief and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed a number of matters of interest to both countries. During this, Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Saudi Arabia’s National Security Adviser were also present.

On January 5, Pakistan Army Chief General Munir met Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman in Riyadh. Meanwhile, the Defense Minister of Saudi Arabia also congratulated General Muneer who has been sworn in as the new Army Chief.