MBS provides centuries-old manuscripts of the Koran to contribute to the display of art and culture that convey the same message of peace, tolerance, and a common spiritual heritage among the religions of the book. MBS will also be sending artisans, whose work is closely linked to spiritual values, such as calligraphers, Koran reciters, and singers of religious hymns to perform in parallel with the Exhibit.

MBS Collaboration :

1. The Feasibility Study was financed by His Majesty King Mohamed VI and conducted by The British Library in 2004. The results were very encouraging.

2. Negotiations with The British Library concluded with the following agreements:

The exhibit would have 4 axes: One axis for each of the three religions of the book and the fourth for the interfaith dialogue, tolerance, and coexistence.

MBS to take the fourth axis

MBS to contribute with 25% of the cost

The exhibition to be organized under the joint Royal Patronage of His Majesty King Mohamed VI and His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Chairman of the Three Faith Forum.

The opening on April 26 to be chaired by H.R.H. Prince Moulay Rachid and H.R.H Prince Philip.

MBS Day to be organized in May 02, to which MBS friends and partners are to be invited. H.E. Pr. Ahmed TOUFIQ to give a lecture on “Muslims and Democracy.”

MBS to participate with:

- 4 ancient manuscripts of the Qur’an from the Royal Library of Marrakech and the National Library of Rabat - 1 ancient manuscript of Hadith from The Royal Library - 3 music groups: Françoise Atlan and the Fes Orchestra, Temsamani group, Aissaoua group - 2 Calligraphers

MBS will take advantage of the exhibit to organize educational trips for students to visit the exhibit and liaise with British School Children and students in collaboration with the British Council.

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs will be sending a group of Oulemas, Imams and Murshidats in training for interfaith experience and a closer look at the other.