New Zealand oldest university hosts Islam awareness week
September 9, 2015
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They said about 700 Muslim students from 50 different countries attended the University of Otago
Muslim students holding an Islam Awareness Week at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, are aiming to dispel common misconceptions about their culture.
The university’s Muslim Students’ Association vice-president, Hashmatullah Lafraie , said on the whole Dunedin was very accommodating towards different cultures but there was still a lot of misconception about Islam and Muslims.
The association’s public relations spokeswoman, Rinad Tamimi, said the week, which began Monday, aimed to dispel some stereotypes about the faith.
They said about 700 Muslim students from 50 different countries attended the University of Otago and most had positive experiences with the university.
