ICE Timeline

1973

Islamic Council of Europe founded

Based in London and constituents across Europe.

1976

International Conference on Islam and the Challenge of Our Age

Inaugural session held in Royal Albert Hall – remaining ten sessions in Royal Commonwealth Society.

1977

International Economic Conference

Held in London, inaugurated by Dr Karim Gaye. Spread over 12 sessions.

1978

International Seminar on Muslim Minorities

Attended by 61 delegates from 25 countries who participated in over 16 working sessions.

1979

International Conference on the Défense and the Muslim World

Held in London. Inaugural address by President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Shaheed Zia-ul-Haq.

International Islamic Conference for the Liberation of Muslim Lands

Passed resolutions in relation to liberating Muslim lands, persecution of Muslims & denouncing hostile reporting about Islam & Muslims by Western Media.

Jerusalem Conference

Participants included representatives of Muslim governments, Arab League, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the P.L.O & the global Islamic Movement.

1980

International Conference on Muslim Minorities

Held in London, inaugurated by H.E. Mr Habib Chatti, Secretary General of the O.I.C and was spread over 5 working sessions.

International Conference: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his Message

The Universal Islamic Declaration prepared by the ICE in consultation with Islamic scholars, thinkers & leaders from the Global Islamic Movement.

Exhibitions

Entries to the exhibition included about 2,000 titles by 200 participants from across the globe.

1981

Islamic Council of Europe convened at the UNESCO in Paris

Proclamation of a Universal Islamic Declaration of Human Rights fundamentally based on the Quran and Sunnah.

1982

The Islamic Council and the Muslim World

Held in Paris. Issue of Palestine as well as the role of the United States and the Soviet Union, the Israeli invasion of Lebanon…

1983

International Conference: Islam Today

Inaugurated by the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President Shaheed Zia-ul-Haq.

1987

Conference for the Calling to and Establishment of the Islamic Order

Issue of the Islamic Awakening was raised as well as bond between Sudan and Egypt.

1988

Islamic Unity Conference

One of the last major conferences hosted by the Islamic Council.

1989

Islam in Africa Conference

Held in Abuja, Nigeria. Result: Abuja Declaration and establishment of ‘Islam in Africa Organisation’.

1990

Peace in the Gulf Conference

Convened in Amman, Jordan. Disagreements between brotherly Muslim nations should be resolved via peaceful means instead of conflict.