H.E. The Grand Mufti of Egypt Announces First Official Trip to the United States
05 October 2009 Filed in: PRESS
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This week, H.E. Dr. Ali Gomaa, the Grand Mufti of
Egypt, will make his first official visit to the
United States between October 6-9, 2009. One of the
world's leading Muslim scholars, the Grand Mufti will
deliver the keynote address at the Common Word
Conference, a major international interfaith
initiative (www.acommonword.com) hosted by Georgetown
University. The Common Word Conference will bring
together prominent Muslim and Christian leaders as
well as international dignitaries such as the Right
Honorable Tony Blair to the nation's capital for
three days of open and closed door discussions. On
Wednesday, October 7, 2009, H.E. will address the
United States Institute of Peace on "Overcoming
Radicalization and Extremism."
Since his appointment as Grand Mufti in 2003, Dr. Gomaa has been a strong proponent of fighting extremism and eradicating extremist thought. The purpose of Dr. Gomaa's visit to the United States this week is to address the Muslim community and provide practical steps for improving relations with the Western world. His message comes nearly four months after President Obama's Cairo speech in which he called for a new chapter in the relations between the United States and the Muslim world.
Since his appointment as Grand Mufti in 2003, Dr. Gomaa has been a strong proponent of fighting extremism and eradicating extremist thought. The purpose of Dr. Gomaa's visit to the United States this week is to address the Muslim community and provide practical steps for improving relations with the Western world. His message comes nearly four months after President Obama's Cairo speech in which he called for a new chapter in the relations between the United States and the Muslim world.