R.T.Erdogan, President of Turkish Republic wished many happy returns to Muslims of Uzbekistan on Holy Baroat Night (May 1st, which was 15th of Shaban according to the lunar calendar). He advised to make sincere supplications for peace in the world, including in Turkey and Uzbekistan. Mr. Erdogan also mentioned to pray for prosperity, health and long lasting genuine friendly relations for two countries. His message was received with great excitement by ordinary people of both countries as it was observed in the social media.
After signing a number of mutual agreements on construction, textile, tourism and etc the head of states met with business circles of Uzbekistan and Turkey, where President Sh.Mirziyoyev’s speech was received with continuous applause by investors. On May 1st, two presidents visited Naqshbandiy Shrine in Bukhara and made earnest prayers.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
As part of the “Week of Tolerance”, which encompasses various events aimed at strengthening interethnic and interfaith friendship, harmony, and solidarity across our country, a photo exhibition entitled “Uzbekistan – The Land of Tolerance” was held at the Tashkent House of Photography.
The event was attended by representatives and staff of the Committee on Interethnic Relations and Friendly Ties with Foreign Countries, the Committee on Religious Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, activists of national cultural centers and friendship societies, representatives of religious confessions, and members of the media.
The exhibition featured more than 100 photographs reflecting events organized in cooperation with national cultural centers and friendship societies, as well as the lifestyle, culture, and traditions of various ethnic and religious communities living in Uzbekistan.
It should be noted that today, over 130 nationalities and ethnic groups, along with representatives of 16 religious confessions, live in Uzbekistan in an atmosphere of tolerance, friendship, and unity. Events held within the framework of the Week of Tolerance are among the noble initiatives that call the peoples of the world to peace and solidarity.
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan – Press Service