An insight into the Islamic religion was provided at the Millicent Gallery last week when the Holy Quran was displayed.

It consisted of information panels and copies of the Holy Quran in over a dozen different languages.

The exhibition was followed by an hour-long presentation and question-and-answer session.

Arranged by the Adelaide-based Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, locals had the rare opportunity to learn more about the unique holy scripture and hear first-hand about the religion of Islam from 30 visiting devotees.

They came from Adelaide and stayed overnight at a caravan park in Millicent.

This community believes in the true and peaceful teachings of Islam and promotes peace, love and interfaith harmony among all the faith groups.

The Holy Quran exhibition is part of its special campaign of regional town visits to promote peace and build understanding.

It has been to the Iron Triangle, Tailem Bend and Bordertown.

An enthusiastic backer of the exhibition was Wattle Range Mayor Des Noll.

Although he is a Christian and worships at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Millicent, Mayor Noll said it was important to learn about other faiths as we lived in a diverse community.