Yesterday on December 26th Muslim Board of Uzbekistan received Sheykh Salikh Salim Bahvayniy, the managing director of “al-Hidoya” company. The guest was welcomed by Ortikbek Yusupov, the Chairman of Committee on religious affairs under Cabinet Ministers of Uzbekistan and Usmankhan Alimov, Muftiy, Chairman of Muslim Board of Uzbekistan.
In his speech Usmankhan Alimov commented that with partnership of “al-Hidoya” company haj and umrah visits have been continuing successfully. However, it was suggested to improve the quality of services in hotels, transportation, meals, providing additional spaces in Mina and Musdalifa, creating more favorable conditions for the coordinating group of organizers, chefs and medical staff for the next year.
During the talks Ortikbek Yusupov underlined to book new hotels in Madina, to pay attention to organize general dining hall, to allocate separate room for organizers.
In his turn Sheyh Salih Salim Bahvaniy noted that serving to pilgrims was a great honor for him and his company, as a result Sheyh Salih stressed that his company serving pilgrims as for their family. Also, he noted to take into account all the comments and improve them in the coming pilgrimage. Sheyh also expressed his gratitude for the partnership.
At the end of the meeting agreement on “Umra-2018” was signed. According to the document 8500 pilgrims in spring season and 1500 pilgrims in Ramadan season will perform umrah. “Umra-2018” campaign is going to start on February 1st, 2018.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan



Articles dedicated to the contemporary development, international standing and rich historical and cultural heritage of Uzbekistan have been published in the authoritative Pakistani magazine “The Diplomatic Insight”, reports Dunyo IA.
The main focus of the publications was the keynote speech delivered by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the celebrations marking the 35th Anniversary of the State Independence of Uzbekistan, as well as large-scale anniversary events held in New Tashkent.
Publications highlight the country’s key achievements during the years of independence, strategic development priorities and the concept of building New Tashkent as an innovative and comfortable megacity.
Particular attention is devoted to articles by the publication’s Editor-in-Chief, Asif Noor, who participated in the international media forum “Islamic Civilization: A New Look – New Discoveries”, held in Tashkent and Samarkand on August 25–29th. Publications emphasize the role of media diplomacy in promoting the scientific and spiritual heritage of the great thinkers of the East, while highlighting Uzbekistan’s contribution to the development of global cultural and humanitarian cooperation.
Publication concludes that objective coverage of Uzbekistan’s development model and spiritual heritage in international media contributes to strengthening mutual understanding among peoples and shaping a peaceful and open image of the country on the international stage.