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
Ministry of Justice announced on its “Legal info” channel about government’s decree on reconstruction of mosques, cemeteries and shrines.
According to the decree special places would be built to carry out funeral ceremonies. In order to reconstruct shrines, mosques and cemeteries 3 bln soums is to be allocated to regional budgets.
The list of mosques that are supposed to be reconstructed is going to be made and reconstruction works would be funded by Charity Fund on preservation of shrines under Muslim Board of Uzbekistan and other sponsors.
The enlightenment education of youth on preservation of shrines would be executed by special events and seminars.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan