The Spiritual Heritage of Al-Farabi Presented at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Jointly organized by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) and the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Morocco, the exhibition «The Childhood and Life of Al-Farabi» by Zhanuzak Musapir, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, member of the Union of Journalists of Kazakhstan, member of the Union of Artists of Kazakhstan, academician of the Academy of Arts of Kazakhstan, was held in Rabat at the ISESCO headquarters.

The exhibition was attended by representatives of the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture, mayor office, intellectual and scientific community, media, students and diplomatic corps. Zh. Musapir noted that the event is being held within the framework of the initiative of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the 5^th National Kurultai, to promote and widely popularize the spiritual and cultural heritage of Al-Farabi in the international arena. «Through my works, I aimed to present the virtuous ideas of the great thinker, his place in human culture, and the national cultural code of Kazakhstan» Zh. Musapir said.

«This exhibition represents a new direction in cultural cooperation between ISESCO and Kazakhstan and demonstrates the Organization’s recognition of Al-Farabi’s enormous role in shaping human thought, as a creator known for his wisdom, extensive knowledge, and genuine interest in literature and music» said Abdella Benarafa, Deputy Director General of ISESCO. «Today's exhibition highlights the legacy of the great Muslim philosopher and scholar Al-Farabi through an artistic vision that casts light on his childhood, scholarly journey, and contributions to Islamic civilization», said Mohamed Zinlabidine, Director of the Organization's Department of Culture and former Minister of Culture of Tunisia.

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Morocco Saulekul Sailaukyzy. noted that «Al-Farabi's legacy belongs to all humanity and is the pride of not only the Kazakh people but also the entire Islamic world».

Zh. Musapir donated paintings depicting the life of Al-Farabi to ISESCO as an eternal tribute to the great thinker of the Islamic world, and presented the ISESCO leadership with the «Uly Tarandy Eli» medal and a Certificate of Honor from the Kazakhstan Academy of Arts.

The exhibition «The Childhood and Life of Al-Farabi» will continue from February 5-7 this year at a local gallery in Sale, Morocco.