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The
Cordoba Foundation (TCF) will hold its official launch on the 7th of
July 2006, exactly one year on from the tragic London
bombings, at the illustrious Islam Expo event at Alexandra
Palace in London.
With
the objectives of promoting the process of dialogue, providing unique insights
of potential interaction and exchange between cultures, ideologies and
intellects as well as training a new crop of specialists in the various fields
of concern, TCF hopes to work hand-in-hand with other organisations and centres
to promote better appreciation and understanding of ‘the other’.
A distinguished
line-up of experts will be speaking or attending the launch, including Professor
Tariq Ramadan, Professor John Esposito, and former Iraq hostage and Christian peace-maker,
Dr. Norman Kember.
Explaining
the objectives of TCF, Mr. Anas Altikriti, Chief Executive and founder said: “in
light of recent events, some have pushed the argument of the impossibility of a
peaceful and constructive co-existence between the West and the Muslim World.
However, not so long-ago, we experienced what was arguably one of the most
splendid examples of unprecedented human advancement where communities of
diverse religions, ideas and cultures not only co-existed, but also excelled in
all walks of life. The civilisation which emerged from Cordoba, is not unique in itself, but is also
a beacon of hope for all of us in these difficult and trying times”.
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The Cordoba Foundation
launch takes place on 7 July 2006, from 4.30pm-6pm at the Londesborough Room, Alexandra Palace (Alexandra Palace Way, London
N22 7AY)
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For
queries, tickets and interviews please contact: Mr. Abdullah Faliq - Tel. 07947787222 E-mail:
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- www.thecordobafoundation.com
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Founded in 2005, The
Cordoba Foundation (TCF) is an independent Public Relations, Research and
Training unit, which promotes dialogue and the culture of peaceful and positive
coexistence among civilisations, ideas and people. Engaging with
decision-making circles, practitioners, researchers, the media and a host of
other stakeholders of society, TCF is committed to better understanding and
clearer comprehension of inter-communal and inter-religious issues in Britain, across Europe
and beyond.
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