Egypt’s Minister of Culture Inas Abdel Dayem, representing Egypt, participated in the activities of the International Symposium of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization "ISESCO" entitled "The Contribution of Islamic Art to Building Human Civilization and the Spread of Peace Values".
The event was held virtually on 25 November, with the participation of 11 Arab and Islamic countries.
In her speech, Abdel Dayem emphasized that Islamic art in all its forms in Egypt and most of the Islamic countries played an important role in developing societies by stimulating inpiduals' research and thinking capabilities, which contributed to the renewal and development of lifestyles.
In addition, Abdel Dayem pointed out that Egypt is a model for the integration of civilizations and cultures since the dawn of history, beginning with the Pharaonic era, then the Coptic and Islamic era, up to the Renaissance and the Modern Era.
She also stated that throughout the ages, Islamic art has been able to build human civilization, which is one of the forms of spreading the values of peace and love among people.
It is also one of the most important features of Islamic art in Egypt that is not based on a specific style, but is considered a civilized art distinguished by the plurality and persity of arts and architecture.
She reviewed many of the efforts of the Ministry of Culture, represented in a number of its sectors, in preserving cultural and civilizational legacies and their role in preserving the identity of the Arab and Islamic heritage as a legacy of humanity in general.
She explained that Egypt has a civilization coordination body affiliated with the Ministry of Culture that is concerned with protecting this distinctive architectural style that highlights the value of Islamic art and its impact on the visual culture of the Egyptian citizen in particular and on people in general.
The Ministry of Culture has launched many projects, initiatives and competitions that aim to revive historic cities, places and streets, with the aim of documenting these places, developing, revitalizing the cognitive and creative memory of Arab and Islamic heritage.
Abdel Dayem also clarified the efforts of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture through its executive programs and a set of measures to preserve this heritage in all its forms to protect it from extinction and revive it.
At the end of her speech, Abdel Dayem emphasized the role of arts in general and Islamic arts in particular in influencing the building of healthy societies that work to accept difference and unify trends towards spreading the values of peace and communication in a language of understanding between all people.
On his part, Director of ISESCO Salem bin Mohammad al-Malik, praised Egypt's experience in preserving the identity of Islamic legacies, stressing that Egypt will remain a crossroads of civilizations and the cradle of humanity and cultures.
He praised the efforts of the Egyptian state represented by the Ministry of Culture in preserving this heritage and educating young people about its tremendous value.
He emphasized that Egypt will remain the heart of the Islamic world, which is vibrant with the components and concepts of humanity, with its cultural and artistic persity.
He also praised the pioneering role played by Egyptian cultural projects to preserve the Islamic heritage from extinction.
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