BAGHDAD: Dr. Abdul Latif Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq, visited the Muslim Council of Elders’ pavilion at the 25th edition of the Baghdad International Book Fair. During his tour of the pavilion, the President reviewed the Council’s diverse publications, which include over 220 works in five languages, addressing key intellectual and cultural issues.
President Abdul Latif Rashid commended the Council’s high-quality publications and its wide-ranging activities in various Islamic, humanitarian, and intellectual fields. He praised the Council’s efforts to promote enlightened, moderate thought, highlight Islamic heritage, combat extremist ideologies, and correct misconceptions. The Iraqi President expressed his appreciation for the pioneering work of the Muslim Council of Elders, led by His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, in promoting and strengthening values of tolerance, peace, and human coexistence between religions and cultures, as well as fostering inter-Islamic dialogu
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The Iraqi President also extended an official invitation to the Muslim Council of Elders to participate in the fourth edition of the Holy Najaf International Book Fair, which will be held under his patronage in February of next year.
For his part, Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, expressed the Council’s deep appreciation for this kind invitation from President Dr. Abdul Latif Rashid. Judge Abdelsalam affirmed the Council’s eagerness to accept the invitation and participate in the Najaf International Book Fair. He emphasised that the Council’s participation in international book fairs and events serves as a bridge for intellectual and cultural exchange between different cultures and as an effective means of raising awareness among nations and peoples about key humanitarian values and principles. It also provides an opportunity to present an enlightened intellectual perspective on important Islamic and humanitarian issues.
Source: Emirates News Agency
