Ambassador discusses with leaders plans marking Kuwait Islamic capital

ROME, April 19 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait Ambassador to Italy Sheikh Ali Khaled Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has discussed with Islamic leaders in the country coordination within framework of Kuwait's proclamation as Capital of Islamic Culture to promote Islam's contributions to mankind.
Kuwait Embassy said in a statement the ambassador received General Secretary of the Islamic Cultural Center in Rome Dr. Abdullah Radwan and Director of the Islamic League in Italy Dr. Abdulaziz Serhan, as part of the diplomatic mission's efforts to promote the event internationally.
Sheikh Ali Khaled discussed with the two leaders cooperation at the religious and cultural levels, within framework of activities marking Kuwait as the Capital of Islamic Culture 2016.
Ambassador Sheikh Ali proposed, during the meeting, holding Koranic contests at the cultural center and Rome Mosque, organizing activities and contests for the youth and children of the Muslim community in the European nation.
The talks touched on holding celebrations on religious occasions, namely during the upcoming month of Ramadan, Al-Fitr and Al-Adha eids at the center, organizing seminars on the Islamic culture and seeking to portray correct image about Islam via the Italian media.
Moreover, the discussions dealt with proposals to hold activities in Kuwait, such as Islamic calligraphy exhibitions.
The diplomat underscored importance of the event, which serves Kuwait's purpose to remove cultural barriers, correct misconceptions, "clearing the religious rhetoric" and countering anti-Islam propaganda.
His eminent guests lauded Kuwait's sponsorship of the Islamic culture, noting its leading role to portray Islam's bright image; an approach that has made it eligible to be the cultural capital "at this unprecedented crossroad" of mankind's history. (end) mn.rk