Uzbekistan is the place which the Creator loves a lot. There are countless scientists from this sacred land that people from all over the world want to see their resting places and the buildings they raised. Uzbekistan is considered to be one of the best countries for Ziyarat tourism.
Grand scale of works on promoting tourism is carried out by Committee on religious affairs under the Cabinet Ministers of Uzbekistan. For this reason the Delegation from Uzbekistan visited Malaysia. On December 13th they arrived in Kuala Lumpur international airport.
On December 14th the delegation met with the representatives from “Tabung Khaji” fund which specializes in haj issues. The delegation from our country presented gifts to Malaysian partners on behalf of Usmankhan Alimov, the Chairman of Muslim Board of Uzbekistan.
Earlier the delegation from Uzbekistan for the first time participated in “Travel Turkey Izmir-2017”. Besides, in order to create more opportunities for the ziyarat tourists Tashkent International Airport opened pray room.
Beginning from January 1st 2018 minimum 1/10 of every hotel is to have Koran, prayer mat and Kibla indicator.
On December 14th Uzbek delegation visited “MATTA” headquarters, touristic association with more than 3100 tourist agencies. The main responsibility of the association is to protect interests of touristic agencies. At the end of the meeting the delegation from Uzbekistan handed over the gifts of Usmankhon Alimov, the Chairman of Muslim Board of Uzbekistan.
A scientific-practical conference on the theme “Inter-confessional dialogue and religious tolerance – guarantee of stability in society” was held at the Tashkent Islamic University on November 16, 2017. It was organized by the Committee of Religious Affairs, Tashkent Islamic University and the UNESCO Office in Uzbekistan. Traditionally, the conference is dedicated to the International Day of Tolerance on November 16.
Guests from Germany, Israel, Italy, Poland, Russia, Tajikistan, representatives of the diplomatic corps and international missions accredited in Tashkent, leaders of religious confessions conducting their activities on the territory of the republic, scientists and specialists of Uzbekistan took part in the international conference.
In a country like Uzbekistan that has chosen the path of democratic development, in which religion has its rightful place in society, guaranteed freedom of religion, the prohibition of planting religious beliefs and beliefs, ensuring equal rights for all, regardless of nationality, race and religion.
2242 religious organizations belong to 16 different denominations. They act in Uzbekistan in peace and equality. The Tashkent Islamic Institute, the Mir Arab Higher School, nine Islamic secondary specialized schools and two Christian seminaries carry out religious education activities.
The press service of the Uzbekistan Muslim Board