Britain Prepares for Islam Awareness Week, 20-26 November 2006
The Royal Geographic Society in London will play host to the launch of the 13th Islam Awareness Week, bringing together and highlighting Britain’s multicultural mosaic on the 20th of November with the theme of One World.
Professor John L. Esposito will deliver a keynote speech at the event with a focus on the Myth of the Clash and will explore the common thread of humanity which binds people together. The popular Canadian Muslim folksinger Dawud Wharnsby will also be sharing his personal reflections on the theme of One World.
*The need for dialogue and communication between people of all faiths and backgrounds is greater today than ever before* said Julie Siddiqi, IAW National Coordinator.
*We hope that IAW can unite us around our common values to realise that the world's concerns and problems are ours to both share and solve together, and that the things that we have in common are more significant than the differences that are perceived to exist between
us.
*A wide array of activities are planned across the UK, exploring and celebrating differences whilst emphasising that we inhabit a global village and promoting values of equality, justice, truth, a concern for peace and for our shared environment. Specially commissioned literature and exhibition will also be available throughout the week at events and schools disseminating the message of One World.
http://www.iaw.org.uk/