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Indonesian Muslims in Britain hold major gathering

Sabtu, 16 Februari 2008 | 04:17 WIB

London, NU Online
The organization of Indonesian Muslims staying in Britain (Kibar) is holding a two-day gathering to further strengthen relations among its members at North Manchester Jamia Mosque, Manchester, from February 16 to 17, 2008.
   
Kibar chairman Dono widiatmoko said the gathering, which was attended by about 200 Indonesian Muslims in Britain, was aimed at fostering cordial relations among Indonesian Muslims staying in various places in Great Britain.<>
    
He said that Kibar organized gathering two times a year in different places where this year the gathering was titled "Proud to be Muslim."
    
Prof. Salim TS Al Hassani of the Manchester University will speak at the gathering with the topic: "Muslim Heritage to the World." Antara reported.
    
In the meantime, Dr Mohammad Siddique Seddon will discuss the Muslim community contribution to the world.
    
Dono said that Kibar gathering would also present Sigit Sosiantomo who would speak of the spirit to become a Muslim. (dar)


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