Dearborn: The Muslim Council of Elders' pavilion at the America International Arabic Book, Culture, and Arts Expo 2025 has been honoured with the Outstanding Partnership Award. This recognition is for its impactful contribution to promoting civilisational dialogue and showcasing Islamic cultural heritage.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event took place at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Centre in Dearborn, Michigan, from 1-4 May 2025. The organisers of the fair expressed their appreciation for the Council's active participation, highlighting its significant role in enriching the Expo's programme and fostering unity among Dearborn's diverse communities.
The organisers noted that the Council's thought-provoking seminars, alongside its dynamic cultural pavilion, stood out as inspiring and memorable features of the event. In acknowledgment of these efforts, the pavilion was awarded the Outstanding Partnership Award.
The Council participated in the inaugural edition of Expo 2025 with more than 250 intellectual and cultural publications. It also hosted a series of panel discussions on key topics such as Islamophobia and the importance of intra-Islamic dialogue. This engagement aligns with the Council's mission to promote peace and advance the values of dialogue, tolerance, and human coexistence.