Islam Expo 2008 opens in London
London’s Olympia exhibition halls opened its doors Friday to tens of thousands of visitors attending Islam Expo 2008, Europe’s largest celebration of Islamic culture, tradition, innovation and art.
The five-day all-encompassing event follows the successful launch of the unique opportunities for Muslims and non-Muslims to appreciate the best of Islamic heritage at the first Islam Expo in 2006.
"This year promises to be bigger and better. Visitors can expect to enjoy concerts, fashion, comedy and cuisine from all over the Muslim world," said Ismail Patel, Director of Islam Expo.
"With over 80 speakers from around the globe taking part in over25 debates, Islam Expo aims to encourage dialogue and debate on a range of pertinent issues," Patel said.
Iran’s Cultural Office is being represented by way of a pavilion at the exhibition, which features works by Mohammad Baqer Amirkhani, Ali Reza Pahlavan zadeh, Ali Reza Asadi in the fields of illumination, miniature, enamelling and engraving.
Ali Mohammad Helmi, Iran’s cultural attache, is also due to deliver a lecture on the role of Iran in flowering Islamic civilization.
