Leaders from 57 Islamic nations, together with presidents, ministers and different high-ranking officers, are set to converge in Istanbul for the world’s largest halal group, which can even be used to handle the humanitarian issues in Palestine and the broader imaginative and prescient of a fairer world.
They will meet for the ninth World Halal Summit and the tenth Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Halal Expo 2023 Fair.
Their function: to convey a message of help to Gaza and condemn Israel, which has been beneath worldwide scrutiny for indiscriminate killings of civilians, together with ladies, youngsters and infants, within the Palestinian enclave since Oct. 7.
Scheduled for Nov. 23-26 on the Istanbul Fair Center, the occasion, sponsored by Turkuvaz Media and anticipated to be attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, will revolve across the central theme of Palestine and have leaders of Islamic nations calling for lasting peace within the area.
Israel launched a whole siege and unprecedented strikes on Gaza after a shock cross-border assault by the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, elevating fears of a wider Mideast battle.
Israeli bombing has now killed over 8,500 individuals in Gaza, largely youngsters, in accordance with Palestinian officers. Some 1,400 individuals are stated to have been killed in Israel.
And the specter of escalation looms.
Yunus Ete, the chair of the World Halal Summit Council and head of Discover Events, highlighted that the OIC, established on Sept. 25, 1969, goals to safeguard the rights and pursuits of the Islamic world and strengthen cooperation and solidarity amongst its member states.
“While we have focused on the Palestinian theme almost every year in our organization, this year, Palestine is undergoing genocide before the eyes of the entire world. Therefore, the main theme of our fair and summit this year will be Palestine,” Ete informed the Sabah each day.
Ete stated he expects the leaders, together with presidents, ministers, and high-ranking officers from 57 Islamic nations, to problem a joint name for lasting peace within the area and categorical help for Gaza.
“This event will be the largest international organization ever conducted for Palestine,” he famous.
“We never take a political stance, but we believe the issue of Palestine issue is not political but humanitarian,” stated Ete, stating that one of many major themes of the World Halal Summit is “A Fairer World.”
Last yr’s honest noticed the participation of 446 native and worldwide corporations from 39 nations, with 31,905 guests.
“This year, more than 500 local and international companies from over 60 countries will participate. We anticipate over 40,000 visitors, including 10,000 international attendees,” Ete famous.
“The fair attracts significant participation from important companies in the fields of food, food technologies, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and modest fashion. Additionally, there is a substantial demand for participation from sectors related to Islamic finance and halal tourism.”
Ete additionally recalled the “International Chefs Championship,” which has been organized concurrently with the honest and summit since 2018, and introduced this yr’s particular occasion: “Palestine Day.”
“In collaboration with the Turkish Cooks and Pastry Chefs Confederation (TAŞPAKON) and the World Islamic Countries Chefs Communities Platform (WICS), we will host 1,000 chefs at the International Chefs Championship,” he stated.
“On our designated Palestine Day, renowned chefs from around the world will prepare dishes from Palestinian cuisine, showcasing the country’s culture and culinary heritage.”
Source: www.dailysabah.com