KAICIID Condemns Burning Copy of the Holy Quran in Stockholm

Riyadh, June 29, 2023, SPA -- The King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID) has expressed strong condemnation of the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran by an extremist in the Swedish capital, Stockholm, in front of the city's central mosque following the end of the Eid Al-Adha prayer.
In a statement, the KAICIID expressed its deep regret for the support given to the people who did this heinous act in terms of 'freedom of opinion and expression.'
It reiterates that respect for the beliefs and sanctities of others is a priority, especially as it relates to human rights as approved by U.N. conventions and recognized by international laws."
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