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
Tashkent Islamic Institute Professors complete arabic language course at “Al-Azhar”
Education Development Center for Foreign Students at “Al-Azhar” University has concluded a two-week professional development program in the Arabic language for instructors of the Tashkent Islamic Institute named after Imam al-Bukhari, reports Dunyo IA.
Program was aimed at enhancing the professional skills of non-native Arabic language instructors and mastering modern language teaching methodologies.
Certificates were presented to the participants by Professor Nahla al-Saidi, Advisor to the Grand Imam of “Al-Azhar” for Foreign Students' Affairs and Head of the Center, who noted that the program was implemented as part of Al-Azhar's initiatives to popularize the Arabic language and the principles of moderation.
She also put forward an initiative to sign a memorandum of cooperation with the institute to develop academic ties and joint educational programs. Representatives of the Tashkent Islamic Institute expressed their gratitude to the leadership of “Al-Azhar” for the high level of organization, noting the initiative's contribution to strengthening educational cooperation between the two countries.
