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Limerick Islamic Culture Exhibition 2018 is on July 28

Limerick Islamic Culture Exhibition 2018 will take place on Saturday, July 28 from 12 pm to 5 pm at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street.  

Limerick Islamic Culture Exhibition 2018 is on July 28

Limerick Islamic Culture Exhibition 2018 will take place on Saturday, July 28 from 12 pm to 5 pm at the Savoy Hotel, Henry Street.  

The free exhibition is open to the public and includes calligraphy, artifacts, henna tattoos, face-painting, traditional Islamic food and gift bags. This event will offer an opportunity to meet, share, discuss and experience the principles and culture of Irish Muslims.

Exhibitions have become one of the most effective projects in gaining a better understanding of Islam and clearing misconceptions, according to the organizer of this event, Discover Islam Ireland.


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Bilal, from Discover Islam, told ilovelimerick, “We have been running exhibitions in Ireland since 2011, and they are going very well. ”

The objective of the Islamic Cultural Exhibition 2018 is to give Limerick people an opportunity to come and see what Islam and Muslims are about. Aiming to be part of an integration process,  the organizer, Discover Islam Ireland hopes that Irish Muslims are not negatively blanket judged as portrayed in the media.

Bilal said“The main purpose for holding this exhibition is to build bridges between cultures, to let people know more about Islamic culture and remove stereotypes”

“Also, it is going to be a good opportunity for people to discover Islamic culture, ” he added.

The Limerick Islamic Cultural Exhibition 2018 will be informative of history, artworks, artifacts and literature about Islam and Muslims. Short discussion forums where the public will be able to discuss and ask questions about Islamic culture and Muslims will also be ongoing during the exhibition.

The exhibition in Limerick will provide visitors with an opportunity to learn about Islam, clarify a point and ask questions on biased stereotypes as well as giving an insight into the Islamic Faith in an environment of openness and willingness.

Discover Islam Ireland is committed to bringing about Peace, Harmony, and Goodwill through knowledge of Islam.

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