Two new mosques have been opened in Pskent district and “Kamchik” high mountain pass.
Much efforts are being done to deliver the true and pure essense of Islam in our country. One of such actions was done in Pskent district last year when Usmankhan Alimov, the Chairman of Muslim Board of Uzbekistan and Khayrulla Turmatov, Chief Imam of Tashkent region put initial bricks to build the mosque “Usmat Ota”.
The capacity of the newly built mosque is 250-300 people and in the nearest future the construction of library, museum and parking lot are expected to be raised in an adjoining area.
In his speech Muftiy Usmonkhon Alimov congratulated muslims with this historical event. Later the guests were invited for a lunch organized by Akromov, District Mayor.
Another new mosque has been opened in Kuksaroy neighborhood, Okhangaron district, Tashkent region. The mosque “Islom nuri (Light of Islam)” is located just on the side of the highway of Kamchik mountain highway pass.
The opening ceremony was led by Muftiy Usmankhan Alimov, who in his speech expressed warm wishes to worshippers and made genuine prayers.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
“Arab Tourist”: Cities of Uzbekistan have historically been associated with trade routes known as the Silk Road
Tourism publication “Arab Tourist” has published an article dedicated to Uzbekistan, a unique country located in the heart of Central Asia and closely associated with the rich heritage of the Silk Road, reports Dunyo IA.
Publication highlights an interesting geographical feature: as a landlocked republic, Uzbekistan, together with Liechtenstein, is one of only two countries in the world that are completely surrounded by countries that are also landlocked.
Publication pays particular attention to the historical significance of the ancient cities along the Silk Road, which connected China with Central Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Samarkand, with its famous Registan Square, Bukhara, with its numerous mosques and madrasas and Khiva, with the ancient architectural complex of Itchan Kala, are presented as key centres of trade, science and Islamic civilisation, whose rich cultural heritage attracts travellers from around the world.
Article also describes the country’s unique natural and geographical diversity, ranging from the vast areas of the Kyzylkum Desert and the mountain ranges of the Tien Shan and Pamir-Alay to the fertile Fergana Valley. It highlights the important role of agriculture, specialising in the cultivation of cotton, grains, fruits and vegetables, and also addresses the region’s environmental challenges, including the fate of the Aral Sea.
“Arab Tourist” publication emphasises that modern Uzbek cities such as Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Namangan and Andijan seamlessly combine the functions of administrative, economic and tourism centres, while carefully preserving the legacy of great historical figures in science, including the outstanding astronomer and mathematician Ulugh Beg.
