Due to the lack of rainfall during this year’s autumn season and the absence of precipitation expected in the coming days, the initiative of the Chairman of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, Mufti Shaykh Nuriddin Kholiqnazar, has designated 28 November 2025, Friday, for performing Salat al-Istisqa (the prayer for rain) in all mosques across our country after the Friday prayer.
On this occasion, sacrificial animals will be slaughtered at regional, district, and city central mosques, as well as at pilgrimage sites, and the meat will be distributed to families in need, orphans, and the elderly.
On the same day, before the Friday prayer, teachers and students of higher and secondary specialized Islamic educational institutions will complete a full reading (khatm) of Imam al-Bukhari’s Sahih al-Bukhari.
Imams currently performing the ‘umrah pilgrimage in Makkah al-Mukarramah and Madinah al-Munawwarah are encouraged to perform the Salat al-Istisqa together with their groups in the Noble Harams.
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan Press Service
The Spanish analytical and news portal “Orta Lectura” has published an article titled “Uzbekistan Strengthens Its Position as a Safe Tourist Destination,” reports Dunyo IA.
The publication notes that in recent years Uzbekistan has gained recognition in leading global rankings and foreign government recommendations as a country with a high level of domestic security.
According to the World Justice Project – Rule of Law Index 2025, Uzbekistan ranked 17th out of 143 countries in the “Order and Security” category, leading among 15 countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The “Gallup Global Safety Report” also found that 86% of Uzbekistan’s population feel safe walking alone at night, well above the global average.
The article highlights Uzbekistan’s progress in the Global Peace Index 2026, where the country rose 30 places to 37th among 163 countries. It also cites the U.S. Department of State’s Level 1 travel advisory, the lowest risk level, as well as Uzbekistan’s strong position in the Numbeo index.
In conclusion, “Orta Lectura” states that international rankings and official assessments confirm Uzbekistan’s growing position as a safe, stable and attractive destination for foreign tourists.