A scientific-practical conference on the theme “Inter-confessional dialogue and religious tolerance – guarantee of stability in society” was held at the Tashkent Islamic University on November 16, 2017. It was organized by the Committee of Religious Affairs, Tashkent Islamic University and the UNESCO Office in Uzbekistan. Traditionally, the conference is dedicated to the International Day of Tolerance on November 16.
Guests from Germany, Israel, Italy, Poland, Russia, Tajikistan, representatives of the diplomatic corps and international missions accredited in Tashkent, leaders of religious confessions conducting their activities on the territory of the republic, scientists and specialists of Uzbekistan took part in the international conference.
In a country like Uzbekistan that has chosen the path of democratic development, in which religion has its rightful place in society, guaranteed freedom of religion, the prohibition of planting religious beliefs and beliefs, ensuring equal rights for all, regardless of nationality, race and religion.
2242 religious organizations belong to 16 different denominations. They act in Uzbekistan in peace and equality. The Tashkent Islamic Institute, the Mir Arab Higher School, nine Islamic secondary specialized schools and two Christian seminaries carry out religious education activities.
The press service of the Uzbekistan Muslim Board
The Chairman of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, Mufti Sheikh Nuriddin Khaliqnazar, has been awarded the “120th Anniversary of Uzbekistan Trade Unions” commemorative medal. The medal was ceremoniously presented by Ulugbek Mukhamedov, Chairman of the Republican Council of the Trade Union of Workers in Entrepreneurship, Business, and Service Sectors.
During the ceremony, speakers emphasized that representatives of the religious sector are actively involved in the activities of the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan. They also highlighted that the charitable and large-scale initiatives implemented in recent years under the leadership of the Mufti have received high recognition across the country. The commemorative medal was presented as a symbol of gratitude and appreciation for these devoted efforts.
Press Service of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan