Religion

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Kazakhstan’s model of interethnic and interreligious harmony discussed in New York

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the United States and the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding (FFEU) hold a round table at the New York City Hall dedicated to the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, Kazinform has learned from the press service of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry.

23.06.2022 18:12

Emirates to operate extra flights for upcoming Hajj season

DUBAI. KAZINFORM - With the significant demand for air travel during Hajj, Emirates airline is deploying extra flights to ensure more connectivity for the scores of pilgrims making their way to the Holy City of Makkah, WAM reports.

09.06.2022 19:11

Spiritual leaders of Serbia support Kazakhstan’s efforts in promoting interreligious dialogue

BELGRADE. KAZINFORM - The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Serbia, supported by the N.Nazarbayev Center for the Development of Interfaith and Intercivilizational Dialogue, organized an expert round table on the topic «Interfaith and Intercivilizational Dialogue for Peace and Harmony», dedicated to the VII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions (September 14-15, 2022, Nur-Sultan), Kazinform has learned from the press service of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry.

31.05.2022 09:54

Head of State visits Khazret Sultan mosque

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid a visit to the Khazret Sultan Mosque to pay homage to the victims of repressions and famine with a memorial prayer, Kazinform cites the President’s official press service.

31.05.2022 09:37

Pope Francis calls Kazakhstan ‘a reliable partner’ in Central Asia

VATICAN. KAZINFORM – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi was honored with a private audience with Pope Francis during his official visit to Vatican, Kazinform has learned from the press service of the Kazakh Foreign Affairs Ministry.

19.05.2022 17:18

Greece welcomes Kazakhstan's efforts to develop interreligious dialogue

ATHENS. KAZINFORM – Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev had a meeting with the Secretary-General of the Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy, member of the Hellenic Parliament Maximos Charakopoulos, during which he presented an invitation to participate in the VII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, scheduled for 14-15 September 2022 in Nur-Sultan, Kazinform cites the press service of the Kazakh MFA.

06.05.2022 21:43

Development of interfaith dialogue for peace and harmony discussed in Brussels

BRUSSELS. KAZINFORM - Ahead of the VII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, the embassy of Kazakhstan jointly with the Nazarbayev Center for the Development of Interfaith and Intercivilizational Dialogue, held a roundtable on «Interfaith dialogue for peace and harmony,« Kazinform cites the press service of the Kazakh MFA.

02.05.2022 10:07

Supreme Mufti of Kazakhstan extends Eid Al Fitr greetings

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Chairman of the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kazakhstan, Supreme Mufti Nauryzbai kazhy Taganuly congratulated the Muslims of Kazakhstan on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr, Kazinform has learned from the press service of the Directorate.

27.04.2022 17:14

Bilateral relations will be strengthened further btw Kazakhstan and Vatican – Senate Speaker

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the participants of the first Bishops’ Conference of Central Asia the plenary session of which took place in the Kazakh capital, Kazinform cites the press service of the Senate of Parliament.

19.04.2022 13:12

‎‏King of Saudi Arabia invited to take part in Congress of Leaders of World Religions

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM H.E. Mr. Berik Aryn, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia, held a meeting with H.E. Eng. Waleed Elkhereiji, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia.

18.04.2022 17:14

Head of Serbian Orthodox Church invited to attend Congress of Leaders of World Religions

BELGRADE. KAZINFORM Ambassador of Kazakhstan Madi Atamkulov met with Serbian Patriarch Porfirije at the Patriarchal Palace, and on behalf of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev presented an invitation to the Head of the Serbian Orthodox Church to take part in the VII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, that is scheduled for September 14-15, 2022 in the city of Nur-Sultan.

11.04.2022 20:40

Kazakh Ambassador, Saudi Arabia’s Hajj Minister debate quotas for Kazakhstani pilgrims

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM On April 7, 2022, H.E. Mr. Berik Aryn, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia, held a meeting with H.E. Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, the Minister of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia.

06.04.2022 16:09

World leaders congratulate Kazakh President on Ramadan

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM World leaders sent congratulatory telegrams to the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, on the occasion of the beginning of the sacred month of Ramadan, the Akorda press service reports.

05.04.2022 14:14

1 Billion Meals Initiative to accept charitable donations through four channels

DUBAI. KAZINFORM The 1 Billion Meals, the region’s biggest initiative to provide food support to those in need, has announced the provision of four channels to accept donations and contributions from individuals and institutions seeking to help the underprivileged and support efforts to confront the challenge of hunger and malnutrition in 50 countries around the world.

02.04.2022 14:14

Nazarbayev congratulates people of Kazakhstan on Ramadan

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - First President of Kazakhstan - Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev. congratulated Kazakhstanis on the beginning of Ramadan, Kazinform cites the press service of Elbasy.

02.04.2022 13:15

Tokayev congratulates Kazakhstanis on beginning of Ramadan

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Kazakhstanis on the occasion of the beginning of the month of Ramadan, Kazinform cites the press service of Akorda.

01.04.2022 16:20

Head of State receives Chairman of Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had a meeting with the Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan, Supreme Mufti Nauryzbai kazhy Taganuly, Kazinform cites Akorda.

31.03.2022 14:13

‘Religion and Woman: Spiritual Values and Modern Challenges roundtable held at N. Nazarbayev Center

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - On March 30 this year, in order to prepare for one of the sections of the VII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, dedicated to the contribution of women to the well-being and sustainable development of society and the role of religious communities in support of her social status, an international online round table was held on the topic: «Religion and Woman: Spiritual Values and Modern Challenges», Kazinform has learnt from the press service of the N. Nazarbayev Center.

28.03.2022 16:45

Eid al-Fitr to start on May 2 in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - Eid al-Fitr is to begin on May 2 in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan, Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan Nauryzbai kazhy Taganuly told a briefing at the Central Communications Service, Kazinform correspondent reports.

26.03.2022 11:00

Sacred month of Ramadan to start Apr 2

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM The sacred month of Ramadan will start this year on April 2 and will last until May 1, Kazinform reports.