Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Islamic Council of Europe
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Description area
Dates of existence
1973 -
History
The organization was established in 1973 to coordinate the work of Islamic centres and organizations in Europe. Its headquarters are in London. The council was formed pursuant to resolutions adopted at a conference of Muslim foreign ministers and was supported by King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. Salem Azzam was a long time director.