Baku : An international conference titled “Islamic solidarity: Harmony of religious and cultural diversity” kicked off in Baku. The conference is co-organized by the Azerbaijani Committee for Work with Religious Organizations, Baku International Multiculturalism Center, Caucasian Muslims Office, and International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation.
The event started with playing the National Anthem of Azerbaijan and verses from the Holy Qur’an, Azertac reported. Addressing the session, Chairman of the Caucasian Muslims Office Allahshukur Pashazade said that by playing the role of Islamic world’s cultural, religious, and civilizational center between the East and the West, and embodying antiquity and modernity, Azerbaijan made a great contribution to the formation of atmosphere of tolerance and multiculturalism, intercultural dialogue, as well as promotion of Islamic culture in the world.
The Muslims, Orthodox, Catholics, Jews, and members of other religions live in rare friendship and goodwill conditions in Azerbaijan and benefit of state care and attention.
That is a rare example of religious harmony in this country, the chairman of the Caucasian Muslims Office added.—AG/IINA