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Fundación Mezquita de Sevilla was present at the First International Congress of Halal Global concept, where the boom in Muslim tourism, the untapped potential of Spain’s historical heritage to attract this tourism or the necessary adaptation to serve Muslim visitors were seen. The congress opened on Tuesday, March 24 and concluded on Thursday, March 26.

108 million Muslims traveled to other countries throughout 2014. According to forecasts, the Muslim market will account for 11% of the sector. In Spain there are only three establishments that have the halal certificate. Cordoba will host the International Halal Congress from 24 to 26 March. 2.6 million Muslim travellers visited Spain in 2014. It is halal tourism. Hotel rooms …

From Fundación Mezquita de Sevilla, we want to transmit our most sincere gratitude to every single Malaysian who has helped us along the way in our recent visit to Malaysia to present the project of the Mosque, Islamic Cultural Centre and Waqf of Seville. We are truly overwhelmed by the courtesy, hospitality and generosity with which we were received everywhere. …

The Seville Mosque Foundation, represented by its President, Malik A. Ruiz, its Vice President, Ibrahim Hernández and the Director of the Great Mosque of Granada, Bashir Castiñeira, made an official visit to the Ambassador of Malaysia to Spain, HE Kennedy Jawan. In the pleasant visit he was given a detailed report of the recent trip to Malaysia for the presentation …

Reception of Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib bin Mahmud, Governor of Sarawak State, at Astana Palace, Kuching, Sarawak. At the reception, we had the opportunity to present the project of the Islamic Cultural Center of Seville and speak freely about the situation of Muslims in Malaysia and Spain.

Representatives of the Seville Mosque Foundation were invited for dinner with Senate President Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang, his wife, the Secretary of the Senate and other dignitaries, in a relaxed farewell dinner.

Reception of the Mufti from Saba, Sahibussamaah Batuk Bungsu bin Aziz. Who gave us a warm welcome and he was delighted with the presentation of the project of the Islamic Cultural Center of Seville.