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Published Date: 01 August 2007
A MONTH-LONG Islamic festival got under way in the city today with a special ceremony.
The event at Edinburgh's Central Mosque, on Potterrow, was to be attended by council leader Jenny Dawe and Lothian and Borders chief constable David Strang.

The mosque is hosting the Discover Islam exhibition, the pivotal feature of the Islam Festival Edinburgh (IFe).

Ms Dawe was to officially open the exhibition, which is part of the Fringe.

The exhibition includes various poster-sets explaining aspects of the religion and culture of Muslims, as well as artistic exhibits.

Other events include talks on Islam in a contemporary context, as well as a melodic presentation of the recited Qur'an (The Glorious Recital, August 18).

A selling exhibition of Arabic calligraphy by Haji Noor Deen Mi Guangjiang from China will also take place later in the month.

Sohaib Saeed, IFe manager, said: "This is a significant contribution to our diverse society."



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  • Last Updated: 01 August 2007 10:00 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Muslim issues
 
1

alex paterson,

embra 01/08/2007 11:54:29

This is a culture not many of us know or understand,I hope all goes well for them,Good luck.

2

Everything you do is a balloön,

01/08/2007 12:34:06

I got a free Koran there a couple of years ago.

3

Ron D,

Enybru 01/08/2007 12:45:43

Discover Islam, or else!

4

alex paterson,

embra 01/08/2007 13:35:18

#2 I dare you to read it,And understand.

5

Everything you do is a balloön,

01/08/2007 13:45:34

No way.

6

alex paterson,

embra 01/08/2007 17:14:01

#5 I dont blame you.

7

Pilrig,

Livingston 01/08/2007 17:36:07

5 - the same goes for the Bible unless it's the New English version, even then, hmmm.

8

Adam Apple,

01/08/2007 20:08:10

I've been there in the past, during some very interesting talks. Hope they do the delicious tea and coffees again.

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