The Religious and Social Impact of Middle Eastern developments in the Capital of Europe

Abstract

Middle Eastern Developments such as The Rise of Isis has pushed socio-cultural organizations in Brussels to connect with religion and more specifically with Islam.Brussels is a super diverse that counts 146 nationalities and 104 languages that are well spoken by its inhabitants. A quarter of the population is Muslim (230.000 . After the Paris and Brussels bombings, cultural centers refer more and more to religious leaders to send out clear societal messages grounded on citizenship, particpation and inclusion.This presentation will look into the different activities that Brussels socio-cultural centers organized to empower and strengthen Muslim communities in the capital of Europe.status: publishe