On April 26 Ufa city hosted international conference on “Youth extremism: current situation and the ways to stand against”. The scientific-practical event was organized by Ministry of Education and Science of Russian Federation, Russian Centralized Religious Board and State-Confession Relations Board under Administration of Republic of Bashkiria.
Muhammadolim Muhammadsiddikov, Head of Religious Education Department of the Committee of Religious Affairs under Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan and Uygun Gofurov, Rector of Islamic Institute named after Imam Bukhari represented Uzbekistan in the conference.
Within the framework of the conference international forum on “Religious Boards of CIS: religious unity is the means to stand against international extremism” was held. The organizers of the forum were Bashkiria State Pedagogic University and Russian Islamic University under Russian Centralized Religious Board of Russia.
International Forum discussed the following issues:
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
Popular Pakistani portal “The Diplomatic Insight” has published an article by Muhammad Asif Noor, Executive Director of the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies, on Uzbekistan’s enlightenment heritage, reports Dunyo IA.
Author notes that the country is seeking to link its rich historical heritage with modern development. In his assessment, museums, research centers, specialized schools and cultural diplomacy are becoming part of the policy aimed at laying the foundations for the Third Renaissance.
Article also highlights the role of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, as well as the heritage of Amir Temur and the Temurids. Particular attention is paid to the development of the Center for Islamic Civilization and the Imam Bukhari complex, which, as noted, bring together the preservation of historical memory, education and scientific research.
Author also emphasizes the international significance of Uzbekistan’s cultural traditions, including Shashmaqom, Lazgi, Askiya and the art of bakhshi, many of which have been recognized by UNESCO.