Festival of sacred music of the world's FEZ

Moroccan people have an important cultural heritage, and are always proud to show it to others. Also, I'm always happy to receive other cultures in order to create a dialogue between all Nations, cultures, religions and civilizations, and the world Fes Sacred Music Festival is the best example of this desire.

Founded in the 9th century and houses the world's oldest university, the University of Al Karaouine, in Fez reached its height during the 13th and 14th centuries under the rule of the marinid Sultan, when he replaced Marrakesh as the capital of the Kingdom.

The urban fabric and the most important monuments of Medina – madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques and fountains-date to this period. Although the political capital of Morocco was transferred to Rabat in 1912, Fez has remained the spiritual and intellectual capital of the Kingdom, and has become a centre of encounters and exchanges and was chosen as the world capital of Islamic culture in 2007. It was reported that Sylvester II (Gerbert of Aurillac), Pope from 999 to 1003, stayed during his youth in Fes to study. As a result, he introduced Arabic numerals in Europe.

Maimonides, Jewish physician and philosopher, Professor at the University of Karaouine. The work of this philosopher is a wonderful illustration of the symbiosis between the Judeo-Islamic culture that prevailed in Andalusia and found an echo similar to Fez.

The EDF the World Sacred Music Festival, created in 1994, it falls under the academic tradition, as well as artistic and spiritual life of the city. Since its creation, this event was an absolute success in continental and international levels. The Fez Festival of 2001 has been designated by the United Nations as one of the events which helped in a more substantial dialogue of civilizations.

Many other cities were influenced by this important event and have organized numerous festivals such as Milan, London and Madrid, in order to extend the message of the Fes Festival: dialogue of spirituality through music, creating a culture of peace promoted by globalization plural and respect for ethical and spiritual values.

FES is a central space for cultural exchange, then you are invited to discover the spirituality of this city that welcomes all Nations, regardless of their culture and religion, in order to have an image of the world as a place that can be filled with peace and love.

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