04Jun2008 Saudi king opens conference on interfaith dialogue (NYT)

New York Times, 04/06/2008

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- Speaking in the Holy City of Makkah, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has urged a gathering of Muslim scholars to open religious dialogue with Christians and Jews. One of the main aims of the conference is reconciliation between Islam's two main branches, Sunni and Shiite.

News Release Dates
Search:

Profile of Saudi Arabia

The Country Profile contains thousands of pages of information on every aspect of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including its geography, history and development (political, economic and social).