The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participated in the opening ceremony of the 46th Autumn Session of the Asilah International Cultural Festival, held on Friday 26 September 2025, at the Prince Bandar Bin Sultan Library in Asilah, under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him.

ICESCO was represented at this cultural event by Dr. Ahmed Al-Banyan, Director of the Center of Translation and Publishing, and Dr. Omar Halli, Advisor to the Director-General for the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW). Their attendance reaffirmed the Organization’s commitment to contributing to major intellectual and cultural events that foster dialogue and knowledge exchange.

The opening ceremony began with a symposium entitled “Mohammed Ben Aissa… Statesman and Icon of Culture”, honoring the memory of the late Moroccan cultural figure, minister, and founder of the Forum, Mohammed Ben Aissa. The session was attended by a distinguished gathering of official, cultural, and intellectual personalities.

The Asilah International Cultural Festival, one of the most prominent cultural gatherings in the region, continues its rich program of symposia and activities, consolidating its role as a platform for cultural and creative exchange among the Arab, Islamic, African, and international spheres.