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12 September, 2026, 1 Rabī‘ ath-thānī, 1448

Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits the mausoleum of Bahauddin Naqshband

19.02.2018   39429   3 min.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits the mausoleum of Bahauddin Naqshband

The President of Uzbekistan had visited this complex on March 10, 2017, gave appropriate instructions on its further improvement, creating necessary conditions for pilgrims. 

The President inspected activities that have been implemented over the past period. 

According to tradition, surahs from the Quran were read. 

A consistent work is being carried out in accordance with the decree of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on preparation for the 915th anniversary of Abdulhalik Gijduvani’s birth and the 700th anniversary of Bahauddin Naqshband’s birth of July 11, 2017. The Head of the state was provided with information on the “road map” of spiritual-enlightenment, scientific-practical events in connection with these anniversaries.

 
Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits the mausoleum of Bahauddin Naqshband 

It is planned to hold events on “Naqshbandi readings” for pilgrims, a scientific practical conference for university students, and a scientific conference for students of religious education institutions of the country on “High human qualities in teachings of Khojagon-Naqshbandiyya”. In addition, it is planned to organize an international scientific and practical conference on “Seven spiritual guides of Bukhara: renaissance value of Sufi teaching of Central Asia for the Islamic civilization”. 

The President of the country noted the need of conducting these events at a high organizational level. 

The last resting places of seven spiritual guides – Bahauddin Naqshband, Abdulhalik Gijduvani, Arif Revgari, Ali Romitani, Babai Samosi, Anjir Fagnavi, Said Amir Kulal are revered not only by people of Uzbekistan, but also by Muslims all over the world. 

The Head of the state was informed about the plans on reconstruction of these complexes and opening of new tourist routes. Therefore, it is planned to restore the mausoleums, landscape their territories, build hotels, teahouses, shopping complexes and parking lots. 

The distance between these complexes is 122 kilometers. Shavkat Mirziyoyev gave instructions on organizing a modern infrastructure along the roads linking the mausoleums. In addition, the need was noted for organizing a special faculty on studying the history of Bukhara in Bukhara State University. 

Along the roads linking the mausoleums of seven spiritual guides, it is necessary to establish stands with information about their lives and activities, for pilgrims. To do this, it is necessary to pay attention to training personnel, emphasized the President. 

The Head of the state considered each of the submitted projects, gave instructions on their development. 
 

 

Abu Bakir Urozov, UzA
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Uzbek Miniature Art Exhibition “From Bukhara to the Arabian Peninsula” opens in Riyadh

10.09.2026   40967   1 min.
Uzbek Miniature Art Exhibition “From Bukhara to the Arabian Peninsula” opens in Riyadh

A cultural evening and the opening of the exhibition “The Art of Miniature: From Bukhara to the Arabian Peninsula. Stories Along the Ways to the Shrines”, dedicated to the 35th Anniversary of the Independence of Uzbekistan, took place in the capital of Saudi Arabia, reports Dunyo IA.

Event was organized by the Embassy of Uzbekistan. It was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps, government agencies, media, figures of culture and art, artists, and guests.

Exhibition features 35 works by Uzbek masters, introducing visitors to the history, artistic characteristics and traditions of miniature painting of Uzbekistan.

Ambassador of Uzbekistan, Nodirjon Turgunov, noted the role of culture in strengthening mutual understanding between peoples and developing Uzbek-Saudi humanitarian ties.

Head of the AlMashtal Creative Hub, Princess Noura bint Saud bin Nayef Al Saud, congratulated Uzbekistan on the 35th Anniversary of Independence and emphasized the significance of preserving the art of miniature as a part of Islamic artistic heritage.

Within the framework of the event, the prospects of cooperation in the field of education and art were also discussed. Representatives of Saudi universities expressed interest in partnering with the Kamoliddin Behzod National Institute of Fine Arts and Design, including academic exchanges, joint research and professional contacts.

Exhibition will remain open to visitors for two days. Practical masterclasses will also be held for 35 Saudi amateur artists and young masters under the guidance of Uzbek specialists.