The Recitation (Khatm) of "Sahih al-Bukhari" Commences in Religious Institutions
Students of the Tashkent Islamic Institute named after Imam Bukhari, the Islamic Institute named after Imam Tirmidhi, the Mir Arab High Madrasa, and the School of Hadith Science have begun the complete recitation (Khatm) of the "Sahih al-Bukhari" collection. A solemn ceremony was held to mark the start of this noble initiative.
The event was attended by the leadership of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, heads of higher religious educational institutions, professors, and students. Rahmatullah Makhsumkhanov officially opened the ceremony by reciting the inaugural hadiths of the work. Simultaneously, students in other regions also joined the recitation process.
The "Sahih al-Bukhari" is being recited with the hope of divine blessing (barakah). Upon completion of the book, collective prayers will be offered for peace, prosperity, and well-being in our country.
Press Service of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan Participates in International “Grand Halal Bangkok-2026” Exhibition in Thailand’s Capital
The “Grand Halal Bangkok-2026” exhibition, dedicated to showcasing halal products, services, and innovations, was held at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), reports Dunyo IA.
The event became one of the largest international gatherings in the halal industry in Southeast Asia.
Around 600 companies from more than 25 countries took part in the exhibition. Participants included manufacturers of food products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and Islamic clothing, as well as travel agencies, hotels, retail chains, investors, importers, distributors, halal logistics and certification organizations. According to official data, the exhibition attracted around 15,000 visitors.
Representatives of the Consulate General of Uzbekistan organized the country’s participation through a dedicated national pavilion. Visitors were presented with information materials highlighting Uzbekistan’s tourism potential.
Special interest among guests was generated by Uzbekistan’s historical and cultural attractions, including preserved Buddhist heritage sites in the Surkhandarya region. Visitors received information about ancient Buddhist temples, monastic cells, and Buddha statues dating back to the period of the Kushan Empire, with banners displaying images of these sites also presented at the exhibition.
The exhibition also featured materials about prominent figures and thinkers of the Uzbek people, including Amir Temur, Alisher Navoi, Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur, Abu Ali ibn Sina, Abu Rayhan Beruni, and Imam al-Bukhari, as well as video presentations about the new Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent.
Guests of the event also had the opportunity to learn about Uzbek national costumes, culture, and traditions.
