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
Imams of Sirdarya region are organizing meetings in educational establishments under the motto “Enlightenment against illiteracy”.
During December it is planned to make speeches on “Prevention of crime and suicide attempts among young people”, “Iyman – purity”, “Liability and responsibility of children”.
Presentation makers talked about parents’ and children’s rights and liabilities by advising on delicate topics such as material and spiritual cleanliness, introduced a lot of information on how encroachment on others rights, life, property and dignity are considered to be a sin, suicide is not solution for the problem and it is possible to build one’s own happiness only by patience and hard work.
Imams answered all questions interested by young people.
Press service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan