Koran has officially been started to be printed in Uzbekistan by “Hilol” publishing house jointly with Muslim Board of Uzbekistan. Egyptian “Darussalam” publishing house has given official permission.
Ulemas, imams and representatives of Muslim Board of Uzbekistan such as Abdulkhamid Tursunov , Abdulkhakim Matkulov, Khasankhon Abdulmajid and Bakhodir Raxmatulloh participated in the ceremony of printing initial pages of the holy book.
After recitation of Koran and sincere supplications printing machines started to print the initial pages of Koran. “Hilol” publishing house was established by prominent sheyh Muhammad Sodiq Muhammad Yusuf.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
The Muslim Board of Uzbekistan hosted a meeting with a delegation from the Institute of Islamic Studies under Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia, led by its director Khairun Nizam.
The guests were welcomed by Deputy Chairman of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, Muhammadolim Muhammad Siddiqov, who congratulated them on their visit and briefed them on the structure and activities of the Board, particularly the Department of Education and Scientific Research.
The delegation expressed appreciation for the significant progress taking place in Uzbekistan in recent years in the fields of religion, culture, and tourism, and noted with admiration the establishment of the Center for Islamic Civilization, the reconstruction and beautification of the Imam al-Bukhari Complex, and the development of other higher religious educational institutions such as Mir Arab, Imam Maturidi, and Imam Termizi centers.
During the meeting, the sides discussed opportunities for mutual cooperation in education, academic research, and exchange of scholarly and cultural experience.
At the conclusion, both parties exchanged commemorative gifts, took group photographs, and wished each other continued success.
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan – Press Service