Erbil: The Muslim Council of Elders is participating for the first time at the 17th edition of the Erbil International Book Fair, taking place from 9th to 19th April. This participation aligns with the Council’s mission to promote peace, reinforce the values of dialogue and tolerance, and build bridges of cooperation and human coexistence.
According to Emirates News Agency, throughout the fair, the Muslim Council of Elders’ pavilion will showcase over 250 intellectual and cultural publications, including several of the latest releases from Al-Hokama Publishing for 2025. In line with the Council’s efforts to foster intra-Islamic dialogue, its pavilion at the Erbil International Book Fair will present several works addressing this pivotal issue.
The pavilion will also feature more than 20 works by His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders. These works aim to highlight the tolerance of Islam and the richness of its intellectual and philosophical heritage.
The Muslim Council of Elders’ pavilion at the Erbil International Book Fair will also host numerous cultural and intellectual activities focusing on key issues, such as promoting peace, human coexistence, spreading the values of dialogue, and reinforcing the unity and solidarity of the Muslim world.