Muslim Council of Elders to participate at the International Istanbul Arabic Book Fair 2024

For the third consecutive year, the Muslim Council of Elders is participating with a special booth at the 9th edition of the International Istanbul Arabic Book Fair 2024, which will be held from August 10 to 18 in Istanbul, Turkiye. The Council's participation is rooted in its mission to promote peace, reinforce the values of dialogue and tolerance, and build bridges of cooperation among people of different races and beliefs. The Council's booth at the fair will feature more than 220 diverse publications in multiple languages, addressing key intellectual and cultural fields, working to correct misconceptions, and spreading enlightened, moderate thought. Additionally, a distinguished cultural program will be organized, featuring a variety of activities and events. Among the most notable publications are over 20 works by His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, highlighting Islam's tolerance and the richness of its intellectual and philoso phical heritage. Believing in the importance of translation as a bridge between civilizations for constructive communication, the Muslim Council of Elders has continued its efforts to translate books that promote peace. Coinciding with the Council's celebration of its tenth anniversary, the Council's booth will host a series of intellectual and cultural events and programs catering to visitors' interests and needs. This includes a section dedicated to selling books to visitors and a special children's corner featuring various entertaining and educational activities specifically designed for them. The International Istanbul Arabic Book Fair is the largest non-profit international Arabic book fair held outside the Arab world. This year, more than 330 publishers from 30 countries around the world are participating, showcasing over 150,000 titles. Source : Emirates News Agency