The International Conference
«The role of Islam in the CIS countries»
 

Date: 07.09.2011 – 09.09.2011
Location: Astana, Kazakhstan
Organizer: Muslim World League (MWL) in cooperation with Ministry of Culture of the RK, and Embassies of Kazakhstan in Saudi Arabia.

The Conference on "The Role of Islam in the CIS Countries" will witness participation of 30 Muftis from the CIS countries. Issues related to the development of Islam in the CIS countries, the role of Muftis, as well as ways to prevent religious extremism in our countries will be discussed during the summit. In addition, the International Quran Reading Competition first in the history of Kazakhstan is scheduled to be held as a part of the conference. The Competition will be held at the central mosque “Nur-Astana” in the capital of Kazakhstan. It is expected that about 30 young Quran Readers from the CIS countries will participate in the competition.