The Organisation of the Islamic Conference’s (OIC) “Inter-Governmental Meeting of Experts on Memorial Day for Massacres Perpetrated Against Muslim Communities in the 20th Century” in Istanbul brought together delegations from several Islamic countries to establish a day on which all Muslims who have died by violence against their communities can be remembered. The purpose of the Memorial Day is to strengthen Islamic solidarity and to show the world the suffering of Muslims. Many nations proposed April 9 to be declared the memorial day, arguing that Palestinians in the village of Deir Yasir were massacred by Israelis on April 9, 1948. The Palestinian delegation strongly objected, proposing May 15 instead with the argument that the declaration of Israel on May 15 had effects that resonated throughout the Islamic world. Hosted by the Turkish Culture Ministry, the participants will present their recommendation to their respective culture ministries.
MEMORIAL DAY FOR MUSLIM MASSACRES
The Organisation of the Islamic Conference’s (OIC) “Inter-Governmental Meeting of Experts on Memorial Day for Massacres Perpetrated Against Muslim Communities in the 20th Century”
