PM Modi, Shinzo Abe Visit 16th Century Sidi Saiyyed Mosque In Ahmedabad

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Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari on Wednesday said it was"quixotic" that Abe was not being hosted in Delhi. "We do not want to transgress propriety by commenting ona state visit but it is rather quixotic that the PrimeMinister of a country as important as Japan, who is almostIndia is strategic partner in many respects, is strangely noteven being hosted in Delhi," he said. He hoped a state visit was not being used for "politicalpurposes" in view of the elections in Gujarat, slated to beheld later this year.(Photo: File)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Wednesday visited Sidi Saiyyed mosque, a 16th century structure in the old city of Ahmedabad, soon after the latter's arrival here on a two-day visit.

The mosque is famous for beautifully carved ten stone latticework windows (jalis) on the side and rear arches.

It was Modi's first visit to any mosque in the country. Modi was seen explaining to the visiting dignitaries about the mosque.

The two leaders and Japan's First Lady Akie Abe boarded an open jeep and proceeded from the airport to the historic Sabarmati Ashram with thousands of cheering people lining both sides of the eight-and-half km route. (Photo: AP)