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.