Special Lecture: Oman's History of Religious Diversity

Join us for this special lecture exploring Oman's rich history of religious diversity and tolerance.

Free registration. All welcome.

Date & Time

Thursday 29th October 5-6pm 

Venue:

The event is offered in-person only at the Centre for Arab & Islamic Studies (ANU) Lecture Theatre.

The Sultanate of Oman’s history of religious diversity

In this lecture, The Head of Mission of The Sultanate of Oman in Australia, Counsellor Mr Saleh Al Rawahi joined by Mr Adil Al Jahdhami, Lecturer in Islamic Studies at Sultan Qaboos University in Muscat and CAIS Research Scholar, will examine the rich history of religious diversity in Oman enshrined in a long tradition of multiculturalism and religious pluralism. Most Omanis follow Ibadism, a distinct school of Islam that predates the Sunni/Shia split and that preaches moderation, tolerance, and communal consultation. The country is also home to Sunni and Shia Muslims, Christian and Hindu groups among others. This lecture will trace this rich history that has a lot to offer to multicultural societies like Australia.

Guest Speakers:

The Head of Mission of The Sultanate of Oman in Australia, Counsellor Saleh Al Rawahi.

Mr Adil Al Jahdhami, Lecturer in Islamic Studies at Sultan Qaboos University in Muscat, Oman and a Research Scholar at CAIS, ANU.