8736 pilgrims are expected to perform umrah within 2 months.
Press service of National Aviation Company “Uzbekistan Airways” announced that “Umrah. Spring-2018” campaign had started from February 1st, 2018.
According to the program the route Tashkent-Jeddah-Tashkent is expected to make 46 flights and carry 8736 passengers on “Boeng-767”.
The specialists of the national aviation company have prepared well for the event and are providing the best possible services for the pilgrims. There is a special group has been formed which works only with umrah visitors. The menu has also been enriched with various sweets, fruits and salads.
“Umrah.Spring-2018” campaign would last until March 29th, 2018.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
International Media Forum “Islamic Civilization: New perspective, new discoveries” to take place in Tashkent on August 24–29th
On August 24–29th, the capital of Uzbekistan will host the International Media Forum on the topic “Islamic Civilization: New perspective, new discoveries”, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.
The main part of the event will take place at the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan, bringing together representatives of international media outlets, global experts and media professionals.
Forum programme will include an official opening ceremony, plenary sessions, thematic media exhibitions, press briefings, and bilateral meetings. The sessions will address documentary filmmaking and historical memory, publishing projects, modern technologies, as well as the development of international media projects.
In addition, masterclasses will be organized for students from Uzbekistan with the participation of leading professionals from the global media industry. Participants will exchange experience in modern journalism, media production and effective engagement in the international information space.
On August 27th, forum participants will travel to Samarkand. As part of the programme, guests will visit the Imam al-Bukhari Complex and explore the city’s rich historical and cultural heritage. A special media tour for international media representatives is also planned in Tashkent.
On August 28th, the forum will conclude with a final plenary session and an official closing ceremony. International guests will also take part in events dedicated to the 35th Anniversary of the State Independence of Uzbekistan.
