Three-day conference in Tiruchi to celebrate Tamil Muslim literature
The Islamic Literature Society (ILS) will celebrate its golden jubilee by organising a three-day conference from May 9-11 in Tiruchi aimed at showcasing diverse perspectives from indigenous and diaspora Tamil Muslim scholars.
At a press meet in Tiruchi on Wednesday, retired professor SeMuMu Mohamed Ali, president, ILS, said the conference, to be held at M.I.E.T. Engineering College, would be inaugurated by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on May 9.
'The programme will showcase the outstanding contribution of Tamil Muslim scholars to the growth of the Tamil language and literature. At least 700 literary experts from India and abroad will participate in panel discussions and interactions during the conference,' Mr. Ali said.
ILS was founded in 1973 in Jamal Mohamed College and held its first global conference in the Tiruchi institution that year. The current programme would be the ninth such event for ILS.
Mr. Ali added that since its inception, ILS had published over 2,000 books on various topics by Tamil Muslim writers.
'These writings have helped to promote religious harmony and create awareness about human rights. The motto of the conference is 'Integration through literature',' said Mr. Ali.
K. M. Kader Mohideen, national president, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), said the conference would work to promote awareness of the contribution of Tamil Muslim scholars to the growth of Tamil language and literature in various fields.
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