Beirut: Grand Mufti of the Lebanese Republic, Abdel Latif Derian, on Monday received former Prime Minister Najib Mikati at Dar Al-Fatwa before noon today. The visit was made to extend greetings on the occasion of the Islamic New Year, with the meeting reflecting the longstanding ties between the two figures and the significance of the occasion for the Muslim community in Lebanon.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the meeting between Abdel Latif Derian and Najib Mikati underscores the importance of maintaining connections among Lebanon's leaders, especially during significant religious and cultural occasions. The Islamic New Year holds particular importance in Lebanon, a country with a significant Muslim population, and such interactions are seen as fostering unity and understanding within the community.