An international conference began in the city of Zaragoza, September 23, featuring Islam and dialogue among civilizations, KUNA reports.

Organized by the University of Zaragoza, the conference is attended by scholars and thinkers of different faiths from Spain and other European countries.

The nature of cultural and civilizational interactions between European Muslims and Christians, common civilizational coexistence, cultural relations between Islam and the west, and cultural challenges Muslims face in Europe are among the themes of the conference.

Addressing the opening ceremony, Zaragoza Mayor, Juan Alberto Belloch said organizing the conference in Zaragoza signifies the peace and tolerance of the city despite its multicultural population.

He stressed that the conference is an important step towards creating more harmony and cooperation among the city’s religious, ethnic and cultural communities.

Mr. Belloch also said that an Islamic-cultural center would be launched in Zaragoza in the near future where the city’s Muslims, estimated at 20,000, can do their religious and cultural activities.

The conference on Islam and dialogue among civilizations will conclude today, September 24.

Source: http://www.iqna.ir