86 exhibits of world religions on display in Astana

86 exhibits of world religions on display in Astana

Ahead of the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, the National Museum of Kazakhstan opened the exhibition Priceless Treasures of the World’s Religious Traditions. It presents 86 unique exhibits, including copies of sacred books, relics, and ritual objects from the world’s religions - Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and Buddhism. The organizers emphasize that the exhibition seeks to highlight the rich spiritual heritage of humanity, centuries-old wisdom, humanism, and goodness embodied in sacred texts, rituals, art, and philosophy.

 «The exhibition aims to showcase the spiritual heritage of humanity and to strengthen interfaith dialogue, enabling visitors to connect with different cultures. They can explore relics and symbols of various faiths, including copies of religious books such as the Quran, the Torah, and the Bible,» noted Bakytzhan Yesbergenov, Deputy Chairman of the International Center for Interfaith and Interreligious Dialogue.