Uzbekistan Culture Days in Saudi Arabia
On October 2-11, 2025, Saudi Arabia will host the Uzbekistan Culture Days. The event aims to promote Uzbekistan's cultural heritage, art, and national values on the international stage.
The program of the Uzbekistan Culture Days features concerts by renowned artists, demonstrations of traditional dishes, exhibitions showcasing handicrafts, rare manuscripts, and samples of national literature.
The event is held at the Riyadh International Book Fair Complex and Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh.
As part of the Uzbekistan Culture Days in Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan is participating as an honorary guest in the Riyadh International Book Fair. More than 2,000 publishers are presenting their products at the festival.
During the event, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan Ozodbek Nazarbekov and Minister of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, discussed the prospects for cultural enlightenment cooperation.
The Uzbekistan Culture Days continue.
Nazokat Usmanova, UzA
Important events held within the framework of the imam-khatibs seminar
A series of key events took place as part of a scientific-practical seminar held in Andijan Region, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of imam-khatibs’ activities.
The Chairman of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, Mufti Sheikh Nuriddin Kholiqnazar, performed the Zuhr prayer at the “Hazrati Bilol” mosque and delivered an inspiring sermon to the worshippers.
The Mufti also visited the children residing at the “Muruvvat” Boarding School for Children with Disabilities in the Kurgantepa District to check on their well-being.
Deputy Muftis, officials of the Waqf Foundation, and regional chief imams visited the Social Protection Center in Andijan City, a residence for the elderly, lonely, and disabled. They donated household appliances, food products, and hygiene items.
During these scientific and practical events, participants established a close dialogue with the public.
Imams, female religious teachers, local community activists, and “Hajj-2025” pilgrims reached out to needy and problematic households in the local neighborhoods, successfully reconciling 80 families across seven different categories.
Translated by Sirotulloh Muhammadsoliyev
