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Cairo Chosen As 2022's Capital of Islamic Culture


Wed 08 Dec 2021 | 03:54 PM
Ahmed Emam

Cairo, which is cited by many voyagers and archeologists as the cradle of Islamic epic civilizations, was chosen as 2022's capital of Islamic culture.

In a press conference that took place on Tuesday, Minister of Culture Ines Abdel-Dayem said "Cairo is a city of persity and cultural richness reflecting many of the salient features of human civilization in general and the Islamic civilization in particular," Abdel- Dayem said.

 

"It has always been a meeting-point of civilizations, old and modern, and a unique center of art, intellect, and creativity."

Abdel-Dayem revealed that the agenda contains 50 cultural events covering multilateral aspects featuring Egyptian culture and tradition.

Furthermore, Abdel-Dayem took this occasion to confer words of praise upon the ICESCO’s role in support of the celebration, noting that all included programs will start in February.

Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO) Salim bin Mohammad Al-Malik attended the event that took place in the Cairo Opera House’s Small Hall to elaborate on the details marking the start of the festivity.

"The main objectives of these cultural activities are to present a true image of Islamic culture, advance the values of co-existence and tolerance as well as promoting interaction among Islamic countries," the minister said, according to the event organizers.

It's worth mentioning that Cairo has changed hands countless times over the centuries. Fāṭimid, Mamluks, Ottomans, the Abbasi caliphate, Seljuk Turks, French, Brits, and many others all once held sway here.

Each group left echoes behind that became part of the city’s rich tapestry—then vanished. The city itself, though, thrived as it does today at the heart of an independent Egypt.