Two days later on April 25-26, after the men’s final round, women’s last round of Uzbekistan Qur’an Competition 2018 was held.
Here are the winners in the following nominations:
Hifz (Qur’an Memorization)
Age: 18–25
1-place:Abdulhakimova Dilobar
2-place: Mo’ydinova Mo’binabonu
3-place: Jumanova Guljahon
Age: 26-40
1-place:Zoirova Nafisa
2-place: Abdukarimova Nigorakhon
3-place: Masidiqova Ughiloy
Participants among Islamic educational institutions:
1-place: Najmiddinova Robiya
2-place: Fozilova Matluba
3-place: Sa’dullayeva Mohinur
Тilawat (Qur’an recitation)
Age: 18–25
1-place: Najmiddinova Nozima
2-place: Abdulahadova Muqaddam
3-place: Mirzayeva Mubinakhon
Ag: 26–40
1-place: Akramova Ominakhon
2-place: Muminova Mutabar
3-place: Allayeva Shohistakhon
Participants among Islamic educational institutions:
1-place: Saydaliyeva Mufazzala
2-place: Norkhojaeva Nilufar
3-place: Husanboyeva Muslima
Winners of the following additional nominations:
"The best melodically recited Qur’an" – Dilfuza Jamilova
"The most experienced Qur’an reader" – Khosiyat Khayitova
"The youngest Qur’an reader" – Khadijah Buvaykhodjayeva
"The strongest will holder" – Nodirakhon Shakirova
As it was informed earlier the final round of Uzbekistan Qur’an Competition 2018 was held at The Youth Center of Tashkent Branch of Uzbekistan Youth Union.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
Umrah entry visas now valid for one month instead of three from issuance date.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has reduced the validity period for Umrah entry visas from three months to one month from issuance date, though the permitted stay duration remains unchanged at three months after arrival.
The new regulations take effect next week (November 1, 2025) amid a record-breaking Umrah season that has already seen over four million visas issued to foreign pilgrims.
Under the updated system, Umrah visas will automatically cancel if pilgrims fail to enter Saudi Arabia within 30 days of issuance.
The three-month allowance for staying in the Kingdom after arrival remains unaffected, preserving pilgrims’ flexibility once they enter the country.
Ahmed Bajaeifer, advisor at the National Committee for Umrah and Visit, confirmed the changes to prepare for expected pilgrim increases following summer’s end and cooler temperatures in Mecca and Medina.
The current Umrah season, beginning in early June, has achieved unprecedented numbers with four million foreign pilgrims arriving within just five months. This volume surpasses previous full-season totals, demonstrating growing global demand for Umrah pilgrimage opportunities.