Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry signs executive program with Tajikistan's religious committee

On Tuesday, the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Dawah, along with Tajikistan's Committee on Religious Affairs, Regulation of Traditions, Celebrations and Ceremonies, signed an executive program in Dushanbe, Tajikistan's capital. The agreement, based on a memorandum of understanding, aims to strengthen cooperation and coordination in Islamic affairs and religious outreach.

The Saudi delegation, led by Deputy Minister Dr. Awad bin Sabti Al-Anzi, was joined by the First Deputy Chairman of the Tajik committee, Tajuddin Abdullazoda. The ceremony was also attended by the Saudi Ambassador to Tajikistan, Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Shamrani, and officials from both nations.

The program includes joint training courses for Islamic affairs professionals, imams, preachers, and muezzins. It also seeks to promote moderation in Islam, clarify its stance on contemporary issues, and address extremism and radicalism. The agreement provides for the supply of publications from the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur'an to Tajikistan, including translations and other ministry materials.

Additionally, the program involves exchanging invitations to Islamic seminars, conferences, and competitions in Qur'an memorization, recitation, and interpretation. It also includes organizing a scholarly meeting in Madinah to learn about Saudi Arabia's experience in the Holy Qur'an and translation, as well as joint exhibitions to introduce Islam. The agreement also covers alternating joint working sessions on mosque construction and maintenance.