FM Araghchi visits Great Mosque of Algiers

During his official visit to Algeria Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi visited the Great Mosque of Algiers—Algeria’s largest mosque and a national symbol of independence and anti-colonial resistance.

 

During his official visit to Algeria, Iran’s foreign minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, visited the Great Mosque of Algiers—Algeria’s largest mosque and a national symbol of independence and anti-colonial resistance.

Araghchi also met with Sheikh Mamoun El-Kacemi, one of the country’s renowned religious scholars.

 

At the outset of the meeting, Sheikh El-Kacemi, Custodian of the Great Mosque, welcomed the Iranian delegation and praised the principled positions of the Iranian people in opposition to the injustice, aggression, and occupation practiced by the Zionist regime, as well as their steadfastness in confronting the hegemony of imperial powers.

He provided an overview of the historical and cultural significance of the mosque, describing it as a symbol of the Algerian people’s resistance against colonialism and their enduring commitment to religious and national heritage.

 

Araghchi, while admiring the grandeur and elegance of the religious and cultural complex and its exceptional fusion of Islamic-Andalusian architectural elements, stated:

“The splendor and design of this mosque reflect the profound Islamic and national identity of the Algerian people and their unwavering resolve to preserve their noble heritage in the face of colonial assault. For this reason, Algeria and its protracted struggle for independence have always been a source of admiration—particularly among the Iranian people.”

 

He added: “The people of Iran have always held deep respect for the mujahideen and freedom fighters of Algeria, and during the years of the Islamic Revolution and beyond, literature and writings recounting the Algerian struggle were followed in Iran with great passion and interest.”

 

Stressing the importance of strengthening bilateral ties in all areas, the top Iranian diplomat remarked:

“The positions of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Algeria are closely aligned on many issues—most notably in their mutual support for the cause of Palestine and their opposition to the genocide and atrocities committed by Israel in Gaza and its aggressions against Islamic nations.”

 

At the conclusion of his visit, Araghchi toured various parts of the mosque and, while standing before its beautifully symbolic mihrab—a representation of resistance’s triumph over injustice, racism, and colonial erasure of Muslim nations—conveyed a message of admiration and appreciation to the people of Algeria. He also expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and senior Algerian officials for their warm hospitality extended to the Iranian delegation.

 

Sheikh Mamoun El-Kacemi, in turn, presented a copy of the Holy Qur’an along with the official insignia of the Great Mosque of Algiers to the Iranian Foreign Minister.

He also offered prayers for his success in advancing bilateral relations between the two Islamic nations, for the defense of the cause of Palestine and Al-Quds, and for the promotion of regional and international peace and security