UAE is holding the first International Minority Muslim Congress in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the country on May 8-9, 2018. More than 400 representatives from around 140 countries are participating in the event. The event aims to discuss the solutions for the issues muslim minorities are facing in their countries.
Doctor Ali Rashid Nuaymiy is chairing the event and Doctor Muhammad Bashariy is assisting. Ms Odinakhon Muhammad Yusuf, religious scientist, a daughter of world-known scholar Muhammad Yusuf Muhammad Sadik (rahmatullahi alayh) is representing Uzbekistan in this congress.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
Indonesian media have widely covered the First International Forum of Islamic Civilization, held in Tashkent, Samarkand and Termez, placing particular emphasis on its outcomes and international significance, reports Dunyo IA.
Reports on the forum were broadcast by Garuda TV and published by Indonesiainside, Kabarsurya, Apaberita, Retizen (Republika) and the newspaper Kalimantan Post. The publications note that the forum, held under the theme "Islamic Civilization: The Path to Peace, Tolerance and Enlightenment", brought together scholars, religious leaders, experts and representatives of international organizations from dozens of countries.
Indonesian media gave particular attention to the adoption of the Tashkent Declaration and the decision to establish the Global Forum of Islamic Civilization, with its headquarters in Uzbekistan. The reports also highlighted key initiatives announced during the forum, including the digitalization of Islamic heritage, the creation of an international digital library and a unified global digital registry, as well as the expansion of international academic and scientific cooperation.
The publications underscore Uzbekistan's historic contribution to the development of Islamic civilization and world science, while highlighting the significance of Samarkand, Bukhara and Termez as major centers of Islamic culture and scholarship.
According to Indonesian media, the forum has become an important international platform for strengthening scientific and cultural cooperation, promoting the ideals of peace and mutual respect, and preserving the rich heritage of Islamic civilization.