The Muslim Council of Elders hosted a communal Iftar and an Islamic calligraphy exhibition in Kazakhstan, attended by numerous officials, diplomats, representatives of religious institutions, and civil society organizations.
The event aimed to promote dialogue, tolerance, and mutual coexistence.
The Iftar ceremony took place at the National Academic Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan, featuring a special exhibition and academic discussion on Islamic calligraphy in Central Asia.
The event was organized in collaboration with the Council’s Central Asia branch and the Kazakh Senate. Dr. Bauyrzhan Omarov, Advisor to the President of Kazakhstan, delivered a congratulatory speech emphasizing the importance of preserving and studying Islamic calligraphy as an integral part of the region’s cultural and spiritual heritage.
Professor Dr. Metin Akar presented a detailed report on the inscriptions adorning the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in Turkestan, focusing on their historical significance, artistic value, and current condition.
The event also featured renowned Uzbek calligrapher Khabibullo Saliev showcasing rare Quranic manuscripts, including an Ottoman-era copy and a Kufic script of the Quran. His presentation highlighted the distinctive styles and diversity of early Islamic texts in Central Asia.
The event attracted prominent experts in Islamic art and manuscripts, scholars, Senate members, and representatives from intellectual and cultural circles. Participants expressed their appreciation for the efforts of the Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, in promoting the values of dialogue, coexistence, tolerance, and peace.
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