OIC at 57: A New Vision for Our Mission in a Changing World

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) marks 57 years since its founding in Rabat, Morocco, on 25 September 1969, originally as the Organization of the Islamic Conference. The anniversary coincides with the assumption of office of a new Secretary-General, who noted the symbolic significance of the timing and expressed determination to fulfill the organization's mission. The OIC was born in response to the arson attack on the Al-Aqsa Mosque, which galvanized the Muslim Ummah to unite and safeguard its holy sites. The Secretary-General reflected on the organization's history and its ongoing mission in a changing world.

Read More