"Islam-Expo 3 is so far the largest event exhibiting Islam and Islamic culture arranged by Muslims in Finland."
"The aim of the event is to also promote the co-existence and dialogue of different cultures and religions in Finland." declares the official website for the event.
"The aim of the event is to also promote the co-existence and dialogue of different cultures and religions in Finland." declares the official website for the event.
Visitors enjoy a diverse program with foreign speakers, panel discussions, workshops, cultural program, and more. There is a program geared towards children as well. A "fair" showcases islamic or other organizations, companies and products, which may be purchased.
http://www.islamexpo.fi/general.html#
Islam Expo 3 organized by the Islamic Council of Finland (ICL).
This week, in Helsinki, marks the third time Finnish Muslims organize this religious-cultural event.
A delegation from the Muslim majority state of Bahrain was also present, for the program, which includes programs for adults and children, on separate stages, and highlights the cultural and religious aspects of Islam at the venue. Besides participants, guests from the persian gulf region also enjoyed this weeks activities, arriving on Tuesday and Thursday, in time for the unique Islamic and cultural programs on offer.
Some well-liked members of the Sunni community of Bahrain were on hand to particupate in the event as well as their guests.
There are some Finnish Muslims living or working in Bahrain, as well as others from Sweden, which adds even more diversity to the gulf country's Sunni Muslim majority population.
The unique event promotes understanding of Muslims’ religion and varying cultural practices. There are many Muslim immigrants and Finnish Muslims in the country, dating back nearly two centuries.
No entrance charge except for the Cultural Night programme on Friday the 22th of November.
For further details see the website.
ISLAM-EXPO 3
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