Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan does not give up attempts to adopt a new law ‘on religion’. Another draft law is promised to be put up for discussion this January. However, the society is not sure about the necessity of adopting a new law.

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Considering that society lives in an era of global challenges, it is important to optimise the training of religious leaders in accordance with current requirements, says Ershat Ongar, Vice-Rector of the Nur-Mubarak University of Islamic Culture.

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Experts from Kazakhstan believe that the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria will not yet affect the Central Asian countries. They consider the ‘sleeper cells’ of destructive movements within the country to be far more dangerous.

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Approaches to the promotion of human rights in the field of freedom of religion in Kazakhstan by international legal institutions require in-depth study and a more flexible approach. Successfully building of a new format of dialogue is possible only if the existing realities are taken into account.

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The topic of religious marriage ‘neke’ (nikah) constantly causes a wide public discussion in Kazakhstan. The rite of ‘neke’ itself is welcomed among the population, provided that it is concluded by a man and a woman who are married under the secular laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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Various religious organisations in Kazakhstan actively engage in charitable projects helping their parishioners and others in need.

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Различные религиозные организации в Казахстане активно участвуют в благотворительных проектах, помогая как своим прихожанам, так и другим нуждающимся.

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Quoted the translation of the Quran on social networks – put on trial. This situation has happened to the Kazakhstan-based actor, director and producer Nurtas Adambay. Can we call it a show trial and if so, what do they want to ‘show’ to the society?
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Interfaith Festival Was Held in Astana 

On July 26-27, the capital of Kazakhstan hosted an Interfaith Festival under the motto «Unity in Diversity». This unique event brought together representatives from various religious communities and cultural traditions, creating an atmosphere of mutual understanding and respect. The festival became a true celebration where everyone could find inspiration and new knowledge. 
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In recent years, Kazakhstanis have rejected cadaveric donation on religious grounds. However, religious authorities of the country speak about no prohibition of cadaveric organ donation in Islam and Christianity. (more…)