On the occasion of the sacred Laylat al-Qadr, a telethon titled “Laylat al-Qadr and the Spiritual Heritage of Turkistan” was broadcast, organized jointly by our university and the Turkistan TV channel.
The purpose of the telethon was to explain the religious and spiritual significance of Laylat al-Qadr to a wide audience, as well as to promote the values of unity, compassion, forgiveness, and mutual respect in society.
The telethon featured as speakers the Rector of our university, Zhanar Temirbekova, Rector’s Representative Naci Genc, and members of the teaching and academic staff.
During the live broadcast, Rector Zhanar Temirbekova spoke about the charitable and social support initiatives implemented at the university during the holy month of Ramadan.
She noted that throughout the 30 days of fasting, special iftar meals are organized for university staff and students, with support from entrepreneurs and volunteers from both Kazakhstan and Turkey.
She also highlighted charitable initiatives carried out by the university leadership with the support of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), including social assistance in the form of food packages.
In his speech, Rector’s Representative Naci Genc emphasized the special significance of Laylat al-Qadr for the Turkic world. He also noted that strengthening spiritual ties among Turkic youth studying at the university is an important factor reflecting the continuity of shared values.
Naci Genc expressed that it is a great honor for him to work on the sacred land of Turkistan, where Khoja Akhmed Yassawi rests.
The telethon content was structured into three main sections.
In the first section, titled “Ramadan and Laylat al-Qadr: Spiritual Meaning, and the Values of Unity and Compassion in Society,” Associate Professor, PhD Mukhit Tolegenov from the Faculty of Theology shared his views on the traditional role of Ramadan in Kazakh society, the harmony between the spirit of Ramadan and the traditions of charity and “asar,” the role of iftar culture in strengthening human connections, and the importance of spiritual values in fostering unity and harmony in society.
Doctor of Philosophy, Acting Associate Professor, and Head of the Department of Management and Tourism Almas Kuralbayev spoke about the special place of the city of Turkistan in the Turkic world, the large number of pilgrims and tourists visiting the city, and the development of tourism in the region.
It should be noted that during the broadcast, active viewers were awarded special prizes, including a 20,000 tenge certificate to the Fаkе ethno-restaurant, tickets for two to the flying theater in Turkistan, a one-night stay for two at the Yassy Hotel, natural products from “Börte,” and sponsorship gifts from the “Kuanish Bazar” team.
Throughout the telethon, speakers discussed a wide range of topics, including religious and spiritual values, historical continuity, cultural heritage, national identity, and social harmony, in response to questions raised in each segment.
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