Press Release No. 7

3 February 2008

Lecture titled “ Sufism and Mysticism in India”

at the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture, Cairo

February 11, 2008

The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) is organizing a lecture on February 11, 2008, titled “Sufism and Mysticism in India” by Prof. Abdel Fattah Mohsen Badawi, Scientific Consultant for H.E. Minister of Military Production.

Prof. Badawi has obtained M. Sc and Ph. D Degrees in Chemistry.  He has occupied many senior posts in government and private establishments.  Currently he is the Scientific Consultant for the Egyptian Minister of Military Production. Prof. Badawi is a prolific writer on mysticism and has published several books in Arabic and English. He has been awarded International Peace Prize from United Cultural Convention in USA. Prof. Badawi has visited several places of Sufis and saints in India and has closely watched how these places have enlightened and shaped the life of thousands of Indian masses there.  He wants to talk about his experience and knowledge gained in India.

The lecture will be held at the Centre’s premises at 23, Talaat Harb St., Downtown, Cairo, at 6 pm on Monday, February 11, 2008. All are cordially invited. For further details, please contact the Centre at Tel: 23933396 / 23960071; Fax 23936572;

E-mail: macic@indembcairo.com

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