Muslim Council Of Elders To Showcase Cultural Releases At Cairo International Book Fair 2025

The Muslim Council of Elders is participating in the 56th Cairo International Book Fair. This event, themed "Read… In the Beginning, It Was the Word," will take place from 23rd January to 5th February 2025 in Cairo, Egypt. The Council aims to promote peace, dialogue, and tolerance while fostering cooperation and coexistence through its participation.

During the fair, the Muslim Council of Elders will present over 250 intellectual and cultural publications. These include new releases from Al-Hokama Publishing for 2025. The stand will also highlight works that focus on enhancing Islamic affairs and uniting Muslims. This aligns with the upcoming Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference in February, initiated by His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb.

The pavilion will feature more than 20 works by His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb. These works aim to showcase Islam's benevolence and its rich intellectual and philosophical heritage. Additionally, the stand will host over 14 seminars with scholars, thinkers, and academics discussing significant topics and issues.

The Cairo International Book Fair is among the world's largest book fairs, drawing around five million visitors each year. It plays a crucial role in preserving cultural identity by allowing readers to delve into their cultural heritage and explore recent literary and intellectual publications.

The Council's involvement at this fair coincides with preparations for the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference in February. This conference responds to a call from His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Council. The goal is to strengthen Islamic unity and affirm that religious fraternity underpins human fraternity.

Through its participation in such events, the Muslim Council of Elders continues to advocate for peace and understanding across different cultures and religions. By showcasing diverse publications and hosting discussions on key issues, it seeks to build bridges of cooperation among various communities.

With inputs from WAM