• Saudi King Salman approved holding the conference, set to take place on August 13-14

Arab News

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will host an Islamic conference in Makkah, bringing together 150 religious leaders and muftis from 85 countries to promote moderation, state news agency (SPA) reported on Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman approved holding the conference, set to take place on August 13-14.

Participants will address topics relating to extremism and terrorism, as well as promoting tolerance and coexistence among people through seven panel discussions.

The two-day conference, organized by Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, aims to establish connections among scholars and religious departments across the world and highlight their role in promoting unity in the Muslim world, fighting extremist ideas, and contributing to combating violence, according to SPA.