Explanation

• Pakistan hosted the 2nd Islamic Summit Conference of the OIC from 22–24 February 1974 in Lahore.
• An Extraordinary OIC Summit was also held later in 1997 in Islamabad on Pakistan’s Golden Jubilee.

Additional information:

• 1st Summit: Rabat, Morocco – September 1969
• 3rd Summit: Makkah, Saudi Arabia – 25–28 January 1981

Last verified on 07-03-2026

Explanation

• The 1st Islamic Summit Conference was held in Rabat.

Additional information:

• 1st: Rabat, Morocco — 22–25 September 1969
• 2nd: Lahore, Pakistan — 22–24 February 1974
• 3rd: Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia — 25–28 January 1981
• 4th: Casablanca, Morocco — 16–19 January 1984
• 5th: Kuwait City, Kuwait — 26–29 January 1987

Last verified on 22-07-2026

Explanation

• The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has 57 member countries.

Additional information:

• It was founded on 25 September 1969 with 25 original members.
• The OIC is the largest international organization after the United Nations.
• Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Official Languages: Arabic, English, French
• Main Purpose: Promote cooperation, unity, peace, and protect the interests of Muslim countries.
• On 28 June 2011, it changed its name from the Organization of the Islamic Conference to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
• The first OIC Summit was held in Rabat, Morocco.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• Hussein Ibrahim Taha is the Current Secretary-General of OIC.
• He is elected for a five-year term starting 17 November 2021.
• He belongs to the Republic of Chad.
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Last verified on 18-03-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• OIC stands for Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
• Foundation Date: 25 September 1969
• Official Languages: Arabic, English, French
• Total Members: 57 countries
• First Summit: Rabat, Morocco
• Significance: Largest international organization after the UN.

Last verified on 10-05-2026