The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) took part on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, in the international forum organized by the Catholic Church in Rabat on interfaith dialogue and education. The event brought together a distinguished group of religious and educational figures, as well as regional and international experts in intercultural dialogue.

ICESCO was represented by Ambassador Khaled Fatahalrahman, Head of ICESCO’s Center for Civilizational Dialogue, who presented the Organization’s vision for strengthening cooperation within the shared civilizational and religious space. He highlighted a range of educational approaches to integrate the values of understanding and mutual respect into school environments. He also reviewed key experiences from ICESCO Member States in curriculum development, teacher training, and school life activities that promote a culture of dialogue.

Following the forum, the Catholic delegation visited the International Fair and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization, hosted at ICESCO Headquarters. They were received by Dr. Abdelillah Benarafa, Deputy Director-General of the Organization, who outlined ICESCO’s core efforts to promote civilizational dialogue. He also presented the Organization’s field initiatives and institutional partnerships in the area of interfaith dialogue, as well as its educational studies and reports that foster the values of coexistence and counter hate speech.

The visit concluded with a tour of the Fair, during which the guests expressed their appreciation for the museum’s scholarly approach and its presentation of models of civilizational dialogue.