Andijan hosts two special lectures for imams: on recent President’s Decree and on HIV/AIDS.
Andijan Region Representation Office of Muslim Board of Uzbekistan hosted the event on recent President’s Decree “On measures of rational improvement of religious-enlightenment sphere”. It was clearly delivered to all imams of the region about the importance of this initiative which has been waited for a long time. It was noted that according to the document the salary of teachers working at the certain religious educational establishments would receive salary which is to increase triple times from July 1st, 2018. During the discussion session participants were given satisfactory answers for the questions.
The same day, on May 1st, another event on HIV/AIDS struggle as part of the implementation of President’s decree dated from January 25, 2018 “On further improvement of struggle against AIDS dissemination and enhancement of prevention measures” was organized.
K.Mamatov, Head of Department of Andijan Region HIV/AIDS Center and M.Alimov, HIV/AIDS specialist took part in the seminar.
During the seminar imams of Andijan region received profound explanation about this alarming disease and were advised on raising public awareness on prevention methods.
Both events justified imams’ expectations as they were meaningful and practical.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
“Rossiyskaya Gazeta”: Center of Islamic Civilization fosters spiritual and intellectual awakening of New Uzbekistan
Federal newspaper “Rossiyskaya Gazeta” has published an analytical article titled “Third Renaissance: Center of Islamic Civilization Fosters the Spiritual and Intellectual Awakening of New Uzbekistan”, reports Dunyo IA.
In the publication, Center of Islamic Civilization, currently under development in Tashkent, is presented as a major cultural and educational platform integrating science, education, and modern digital technologies. The establishment of the complex, which spans approximately 10 hectares in Tashkent and will house the 7th-century Uthman Quran, is directly linked to the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev presented at the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly to promote the enlightened essence of Islam. Through the concept of the Third Renaissance and the heritage of great Eastern scholars, the article highlights the continuity of the country's scientific progress - from ancient discoveries to interactive exhibitions utilizing artificial intelligence, VR and AR technologies.
Publication also highlights the outcomes of the international media forum “Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective – New Discoveries”, held in Tashkent and Samarkand, where approximately 20 agreements were signed. These include decisions to establish the International Media Alliance, launch the “Voice of Civilization” competition and conduct initiatives to repatriate national artefacts from abroad, laying the foundation for the systemic promotion of the cultural heritage of Uzbekistan worldwide.
