Global Peace and Unity

Global Peace and Unity
StatusActive
GenreConference
DatesThird week of an Autumn month
BeginsSaturday
EndsSunday
VenueExCeL Exhibition Centre
Location(s)Royal Victoria Dock, London, England
CountryUnited Kingdom
Years active2005–present
Inaugurated2005
Most recent2013
AttendanceOver 50,000
Organised byIslam Channel
Websitewww.theglobalunity.com

The Global Peace and Unity (often abbreviated as GPU) is a recurring two-day event/festival and conference held at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in Royal Victoria Dock, London, England and organized by the Islam Channel. It is the largest Muslim, interfaith and multicultural event of its kind in Europe. There have been six conferences since its inception. The first was on 4 December 2005, with others in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2013. The 2006 event attracted over 55,000 visitors from five continents.[1] The conference includes an Islamic exhibition, an evening nasheed concert, as well as a series of talks, workshops, seminars and lectures from international speakers over two days.[1][2]

The aim of the events, according to the organisers, is to bring together people from all spheres of the British society to inform and educate them about Islam and Muslims, and through this help to bridge the gaps between Muslims and non-Muslims and improve community relations.[1][3]

  1. ^ a b c Safdar, Anealla (4 December 2006). "The untold good news story about Muslims". The Guardian. Dispatches. Retrieved 28 October 2007.
  2. ^ "Global Peace & Unity Event 2007 - 24th & 25th November 2007". Archived from the original on 30 October 2007. Retrieved 27 October 2007.
  3. ^ "Global Peace & Unity Event - Origin and Values". Archived from the original on 12 December 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2011.