In order to promote religious harmony, a four-day photographic exhibition “Mosques in Germany” started on Monday at the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI).
The photographs show a collection of impressions on the theme of “Muslims and their houses of prayer in Germany”. The IIUI in collaboration with Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Pakistan organised the exhibition at the Central Library of the university. Around 50 pictures taken by various German photographers are displayed.
Dr Ditt, the head of Policies and Cultural Affairs Section at the German embassy, and IIUI Rector Prof Fateh Muhammad Malik inaugurated the exhibition. Dr. Ditt said the event aimed at highlighting how the mosques were developed in Germany. “Despite the fact that German is located in the West, there are several mosques in the country, which showed that how we are encouraging inter-religion harmony.”
He added that his country had very strong friendly relations with eastern countries, especially Pakistan, adding that the Germans felt proud in saying that D. Allama Muhammad Iqbal did his PhD from their homeland. Prof Fateh said the beautiful mosques in Germany represented the wisdom and sincerity of the rulers of that country towards Islam and Muslims. He said unlike the other western countries, the German approach and policy towards Islam was always observed as unbiased and favorable. IIUI Female Campus Director Prof Qaiserah M Alvi, Student Advisor Abrar Anwar, Faculty of Arabic Dean Dr Zaitoon Begum, faculty members and administrative officers were also present on the occasion. This exhibition will continue till December 22.
