Symposium on Yasawi’s legacy underway in Turkistan

Symposium on Yasawi’s legacy underway in Turkistan

Turkistan has once again become a center of attraction for researchers from around the world. The city is hosting an international symposium dedicated to the legacy of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi. In addition to local scholars, the event has brought together experts from Azerbaijan, Germany, Italy, the Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, the U.S., Tajikistan, Türkiye, Japan, and other countries. Participants are discussing the influence of the great thinker’s teachings on modern society, as well as his humanistic principles and their role in addressing global challenges. The initiative to hold the forum was proposed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the third session of the National Kurultai, where he emphasized the importance of thoroughly studying and promoting Khoja Ahmed Yasawi’s legacy. The opening ceremony of the symposium was attended by State Counsellor Erlan Karin.

«We must focus on Yasawi’s humanistic ideas. His philosophy is not limited to religion or region, it is universal and relevant to all of humanity,» Karin noted.