دسمبر 19، 2025

His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, extends his warmest congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, and to the people of Qatar on the occasion of the nation’s National Day.

His Eminence commends the remarkable developmental and achievements of the State of Qatar and its active role in supporting the causes of the Arab and Islamic world. He prays to Almighty Allah to protect Qatar—its leadership and people—and to bless it with continued security, stability, and prosperity.

The first day of the Muslim Council of Elders’ participation at the Karachi International Book Fair witnessed strong turnout from visitors, marking the Council’s debut at this prominent international cultural event.

The exhibition was inaugurated by the Minister of Education for Sindh Province, Syed Sardar Ali Shah, who visited the Muslim Council of Elders’ pavilion and reviewed its key publications. He praised the Council’s participation and its contributions to promoting a correct understanding of Islam and spreading the values of dialogue and tolerance, with special appreciation for the Urdu-language publications. The Minister also honored the Muslim Council of Elders’ pavilion as an outstanding international participant in this year’s edition of the fair.

Throughout the first day, the Council’s pavilion attracted wide engagement from visitors, including researchers, academics, students interested in intellectual and cultural affairs. There was also notable interest from school students in the children’s activities, which aim to instill values of coexistence and mutual respect through interactive and educational methods.

The pavilion welcomed several prominent figures, including Kamran Noorani, President of the Pakistan Publishers Association, who commended the Council’s role and intellectual contributions, as well as the quality of organization and content offered at the pavilion. He also emphasized the importance of this participation in enriching the cultural and intellectual landscape of the fair.

The Muslim Council of Elders’ participation also drew significant attention from local and international media, which covered the pavilion’s activities and highlighted its diverse publications addressing contemporary intellectual challenges and the Council’s efforts to promote a culture of peace and dialogue.

The Council’s participation reflects its mission to promote peace, entrench the values of dialogue and tolerance, and build bridges of cooperation and coexistence through thought and knowledge. It also underscores the role of books as an effective tool in combating extremism and fostering societal awareness. The Muslim Council of Elders’ pavilion at the Karachi International Book Fair is located in Hall 1, Pavilion 45 at the Karachi Expo Center and will run from December 18 to 22.

The Muslim Council of Elders is set to take part at the Karachi International Book Fair in the Republic of Pakistan, held from December 18 to 22. The fair is considered one of the most significant cultural events in Pakistan and South Asia. This participation reflects the Council’s expanding intellectual presence in international forums and its growing role in promoting a culture of peace and dialogue through books and knowledge.

The Council’s pavilion will showcase over 250 diverse intellectual publications by Al-Hokama Publishing in eight different languages, including 12 titles in Urdu. These works address contemporary intellectual issues and tackle current challenges facing Islamic and global societies, with a particular focus on promoting a culture of dialogue, strengthening Intra–Islamic dialogue values, and spreading a sound understanding of Islam based on moderation and balance.

The pavilion will also host a comprehensive cultural and intellectual program featuring a series of seminars and open discussions with academic figures and religious and intellectual leaders. Topics will include intercultural dialogue, renewal of religious discourse, promoting tolerance and mutual understanding, and the role of intellectual institutions in supporting stability and peace.

This participation aligns with the Muslim Council of Elders’ mission to promote peace, entrench the values of dialogue and tolerance, and build bridges of cooperation and coexistence. It also underscores the importance of books and intellectual engagement as effective tools for addressing contemporary ideological challenges. The Council’s pavilion is located at the Karachi Expo Center, Hall 1, Pavilion 45.