World renowned Islamic scholars visit Urumqi
Beijing, The Gulf Observer: Over 30 world renowned Islam experts and scholars from 14 countries recently visited Urumqi, the capital of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, at the invitation of the local government.
They visited multiple sites covering the region’s historical, cultural and religious work, where they spoke highly of China’s anti-terrorism efforts, preservation of intangible cultural heritage Twelve Muqams, and solid outcomes under the Belt and Road Initiative.
They also prayed together with local Muslims at the Xinjiang Islamic Institute, where the experts and scholars praised the local government’s efforts in ensuring people’s freedom of religion and belief.
