AhlulBayt News Agency

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Sunday

17 April 2011

7:30:00 PM
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ALGERIAN PRES BOUTEFLIKA INAUGURATES "TLEMCEN CAPITAL OF ISLAMIC CULTURE"

The president of the Republic said Saturday evening in Tlemcen, where he chaired the official inauguration of "Tlemcen, the capital of Islamic culture," that this a year-along event is intended to allow "a better understanding of Islam by Westerners at the same time that greater understanding between peoples," at the service of peace and international harmony.

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - "Our duty is to work jointly not to the establishment of confrontation and disruption, but to build consensus, dialogue, exchanges founding the great reconciliation of human cultures," observed the head of state in an opening speech.

Highlighting the unity of humanity which cultures "are numerous, diverse, varied and all respectable," the president pointed out that there was a global civilization embracing all these cultures.

A popular parade was held on Friday evening, through the principal streets of the capital Zianides on the eve of the official launch of the international component of the event "Tlemcen, the Capital of Islamic culture".

A large crowd gathered along the parade route to see the twenty-two floats representing various topics related to Islam and its contribution to development and the height of Muslim civilization and universal.

In the official tribune, placed in the district of Imam (Mansourah locality), stood up Minister of Culture Khalida Toumi and delegations invited to the city Zianides, from several Arab and Muslim countries, who have followed interest in the procession of tanks, applauding the very good work of artists who have richly decorated vehicles and shows their talent to materialize themes.

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