HRH The Prince of Wales, Patron of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, inaugurated the Centre’s new building on 16 May 2017. Many well-wishers sent messages of support for the event, which was attended by around four hundred guests. Following a lunchtime reception, the opening ceremony began with speeches by the Centre’s Director, Dr Farhan Nizami, and the co-chair of the Board of Trustees, HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal. HRH The Prince of Wales then gave the inaugural address, after which he unveiled a plaque commemorating the event.

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