The Muslim World League (MWL) is an independent international organization comprising members from various Islamic countries and sects. Headquartered in Makkah, its mission is to clarify the true image of Islam and foster friendship among peoples.
Establishment:
The MWL was established by a resolution issued by the General Islamic Conference held in Makkah on May 18, 1962 (corresponding to 14 Dhu al-Hijjah 1381 AH).
The MWL Serves as a Member in:
Its Charter:
We, the members of the Muslim World League, representing the MWL with faith and conviction, pledge to Almighty Allah to:
The MWL’s Objectives and Methods of Implementation:
The MWL pursues its goals through means that fully comply with Islamic law, including the following:
Financial Management:
The Muslim World League relies on its endowments for financial management.
Investments derived from these endowments constitute a major source of funding for the organization.
The General Secretariat:
The General Secretariat of the Muslim World League serves as the executive arm of the organization. It oversees the day-to-day operations of the League and implements the policies and resolutions adopted by the Supreme Council. This is carried out under the leadership of the Secretary-General, with the support of assistant secretaries and the general administrative staff.
Headquarters:
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Makkah, Al-Aqaba District
P.O. Box 537
Tel: +966-12-5309444
Fax: +966-12-5601319 / +966-12-5601267
Uzbekistan’s national pavilion at the international “Umra Plus and Pilgrimage Tourism” exhibition in Istanbul highlighted the country's pilgrimage tourism potential, rich historical and cultural heritage, and growing opportunities in the tourism sector, reports Dunyo IA.
The exhibition was held at the Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center, bringing together more than 400 international participants and around 1,500 representatives of Türkiye's tourism industry, including hotel chains, airlines, catering and ground service providers, as well as tour operators.
The Uzbekistan national pavilion, organized at the initiative of the Association of Umrah Tourism Organizations, showcased the country's key pilgrimage destinations, sacred sites, rich historical legacy, and modern tourism infrastructure.
Visitors received comprehensive information on the tourism potential of Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Shakhrisabz, Termez, Kokand, and Tashkent, as well as UNESCO World Heritage sites, renowned Islamic shrines, and the facilities and services created to ensure a comfortable experience for pilgrims.
The exhibition also featured presentations highlighting Uzbekistan's national traditions, handicrafts, cuisine, culture of hospitality, and ongoing reforms in the tourism sector.
In addition, a series of bilateral B2B meetings was held with tour operators, airlines, hotel industry representatives, and pilgrimage tourism stakeholders from Türkiye, the Middle East, and other countries. The discussions focused on increasing the flow of pilgrims to Uzbekistan, developing joint travel packages, and expanding bilateral cooperation.
The event was attended by representatives of the General Directorate of Hajj and Umrah under the Presidency of Religious Affairs of Türkiye (Diyanet), leaders of industry associations, and international tourism professionals.
The exhibition concluded with an award ceremony. It was noted that Uzbekistan's participation marked another important step toward strengthening the country's position as one of Central Asia's leading pilgrimage tourism destinations.