KUWAIT: The International Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO) inaugurated an integrated Islamic center in the Polish city of Lodz in the center of the university campus to enhance cultural communication between Islamic culture and other cultures. Deputy Director General of the Projects Sector at the organization Abdulrahman Al-Mutawa said in a press statement that the center covers an area of 1,722 square meters and serves more than 10,000 members of the Muslim community.

It includes eight classrooms, a mosque, a modern library, a meeting and lecture hall, a computer hall, an integrated administrative office, and other services. He said that the project enhances the educational process, stressing that this center will not be limited to performing the five daily prayers, Friday prayers and Tarawih prayers only, but will organize cultural events and educational courses to teach Islamic law and the Arabic language.

The organization looks forward to the Islamic Cultural Center being a beacon of moderate guidance, science, and knowledge in the city of Lodz and a bridge of communication with all cultural components in Polish society. He praised the fruitful cooperation with the International Mercy Association, which in turn contributed to the center’s project with funding.

Humanitarian role

Meanwhile, Qatar’s Ambassador to Kuwait, Ali bin Abdullah Al-Mahmoud, said on Sunday that the aid provided by Kuwait to affected peoples comes as a continuation of its role and humanitarian duty in helping countries and peoples affected by disasters or humanitarian crises. In a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) after meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Anwar Al-Hasawi, Ambassador Al-Mahmoud praised Kuwait’s efforts in the international humanitarian arena, especially its humanitarian programs and development projects across the globe.

He added that the society plays a pivotal role in enhancing international efforts to mitigate the effects of crises and disasters through its humanitarian and development initiatives, noting that he was briefed on the distinguished humanitarian and relief activities provided by the society with the aim of supporting relief work around the world. — KUNA