Gülen’s book “Eternal Light” under spotlight at Pakistani fair

Date posted: April 25, 2014

ISLAMABAD

Pakistanis showed great interest the book Sonsuz Nur (Eternal Light) written by Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen at an international fair held in Islamabad.

Public had chance to access many kinds of books at the fair. Speaking to Cihan news agency, head of Harmony Publications Yakup Un said there is a huge interest to the book Sonsuz Nur by Pakistani people.

Pakistani Education Minister Muhammed Baligh Rahman also visited the booth of Turkey.

Source: Cihan , April 25, 2014

Tags: Education | Fethullah Gulen | Pakistan |

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