Civil Activity

With the same aim, as well as for the development of modern Ukrainian Islamic studies, at the beginning of 2004 the Association organized All-Ukrainian competition of Islamic studies for young researchers on behalf of the A. Krimsky University in Kiev, in which participate competitors from the whole Ukraine. In 2007, anniversary year for “Arraid” was announced the third contest of A. Krimsky on the topic “Islam in the World of Globalization”.

Conference in Kyiv ICC.

“Arraid” collaborates with different social and religious organizations, such as “All-Ukrainian Center of Islamic Studies”, Youth Association of Religious Studies, with the SAM of Crimea, different religious associations, etc. Together with other organizations the Association carries out scientific and public forums: conferences, seminars, meetings, press-conferences, festivals and concerts. Here are just a few events which took place in the course of 10 years of “Arraid’s” functioning: 1998 – international seminar “Muslim Minority: between Theory and Practice”; 2000 – international conference “Woman in the Modern World”; 2002 – seminar “World after Tragic Events of 11^th September 2001” with participation of famous agents of Ukraine and the NIS; 2003 – peaceful action “Women for Peace and Goodness”, supported by various female organizations from Ukraine.; 2006 – international scientifically-practical conference “Muslims in Modern Ukrainian Society”, in Crimea, conference seminar “Muslims for Peace and Agreement”, “Ukraine and Muslim World”; 2007 – female conference “Cherche la Femme“, etc.

The Association strives to use only authentic data in its work, supporting different scholarly researches. For instance, the Association organized social surveys of Muslims of Ukraine in 1997 and 2003-2004. Also, in 2006 together with young researches of religious studies was held a questioning of Kiev students concerning the issue of national and religious tolerance.

“Alraid” continuously propagates healthy life-style: organizes thematical lectures and discussions, publishes informational lists and brochures on the topic of precautions and fighting drug addiction, alcoholism, prostitution and AIDS.

The Association takes an active part in actions conducted for strengthening of peace and accord in Ukraine and in the world. These are different seminars and conferences, held by the Council for Europe, the Forum of European Muslim Youth and Students Organizations (FEMYSO) and other organizations.

Today it may well be affirmed that these actions entail a strong positive resonance both in Ukraine and in Islamic states.

- What is “Alraid”?

- Islamic Cultural Centers

- Dialogue of Religions and Cultures

- Get Aquainted with Culture and Traditions

- Civil Activity

- Spiritually-Educational Activity

- Charitable Projects

- Printed and Electronic Media

- Publishing