London’s Olympia opens its doors to Europe’s largest four-day Islamic exhibition!
This year the festival will offer Muslims and non-Muslims alike an ideal opportunity to learn and deepen one's understanding and knowledge of Islamic heritage and culture, through a vibrant series of exhibitions, workshops, live shows, concerts and debates.
IslamExpo's vast exhibition space will feature:
• Sports Zone – Watch or participate in tournaments, or meet Football and Cricket celebrities
• Cookery Zone – Watch our celebrities in action and meet the Expochef.
• Fun Zone - Fun for all the family, from bouncy castles to exciting rides.
• Fashion Zone – Watch Islamic fashion shows, bridal wear and displays from around the Muslim world.
• Health and Lifestyle zone – Indulge in health and beauty treatments, get advice or simply put on some henna.
• Islamic Gardens – Relax or reflect in our Persian, Andalusian, Mughal and Ottoman gardens.
• Entertainment – Experience performances, film, theatre, concerts, nasheeds, comedy and more. Artists Include Outlandish, Zain Bhikha, Junaid Jamshed, Rachid Gholam and Kareem Salama
• Islamic Art Zone – Meet calligraphers from as far as China, Pakistan, Turkey and Syria; Discover the richness of British Muslim art talent; Explore the art collections of Al-Furqan (including the Kiswa of the Ka’bah), Al-Jadir Silver Collection for the first time in the UK, and of the Prince’s School.
• Interactive Learning Zone- Explore interactive exhibitions; see precious manuscripts and artefacts including rare copies of the Quran, Torah scrolls, and Bibles; and take a journey back in time through the interactive Islamic history timeline.
• Souk – Whether you are looking for hijabs, abayas, perfumes or pieces of art, all can be found in this traditional Arabian bazaar.
Key debate themes this year will encompass: Interfaith dialogue, Climate change, Multiculturalism, Anti-terror legislation and Sharia law.
Guests and speakers (Over 70, from over 15 countries) include:
• Tariq Ramadan – Lokahi Foundation
• Jamal Badawi- Saint Mary's University, Canada
• Jon Snow – Channel 4 News
• Rageh Omaar- Journnalist and Aljazeera reporter
• Baroness Warsi- Shadow Minister for Community Cohesion and Social Action
• Imam Johari- Dynamic speaker and first American Chaplain
• Salma Yaqoob– Birmingham City Councillor
• Frank Gardner – Journalist and correspondent for the BBC
• Anas Altikriti – President of the Cordoba Foundation
• Sir Trevor Brooking – FA Director of Football
• Ziauddin Sardar – Writer and broadcaster
• Yvonne Ridley – Author and former Taliban captive
• John Esposito – Professor of Religion and International Affairs (GeorgetownUniversity)
• Ilan Pappe- Professor of History- University of Exeter
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