Visit to UAE to Tour Mosque: Trump Says It's Impressive

US President Trump's Gulf state tour of the Middle East reached its final stop, the United Arab Emirates, on the 15th, where he visited the country's largest mosque.

Upon entering the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Trump, along with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Khaled, and others present, removed their shoes and entered wearing only socks.

According to reports, this mosque holds landmark significance, known for its white marble domes and Italian marble floors inlaid with colorful floral designs, making it a popular spot for tourists and influential figures visiting the UAE.

He told accompanying reporters, “This place is so beautiful, it’s an impressive culture.”

This Middle East visit marks Trump's first major international tour since re-entering the White House for his second term.

Trump's visit to the three Middle Eastern countries began on the 15th as the third stop, and he proudly stated that this visit is the first time the mosque has closed for a full day to accommodate visitors, “This is to honor America, and rather than for me personally, it's of greater significance. We dedicate this honor to the nation; it’s an incredible tribute.”

Among former US presidents, only a few have visited mosques, and examples of such visits overseas are even rarer.

In the US, Eisenhower became the first president to visit a mosque in 1957 when he gave a speech during the opening ceremony of the Islamic Center of Washington, less than two miles from the White House.