As part of the “Week of Tolerance”, which encompasses various events aimed at strengthening interethnic and interfaith friendship, harmony, and solidarity across our country, a photo exhibition entitled “Uzbekistan – The Land of Tolerance” was held at the Tashkent House of Photography.
The event was attended by representatives and staff of the Committee on Interethnic Relations and Friendly Ties with Foreign Countries, the Committee on Religious Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, activists of national cultural centers and friendship societies, representatives of religious confessions, and members of the media.
The exhibition featured more than 100 photographs reflecting events organized in cooperation with national cultural centers and friendship societies, as well as the lifestyle, culture, and traditions of various ethnic and religious communities living in Uzbekistan.
It should be noted that today, over 130 nationalities and ethnic groups, along with representatives of 16 religious confessions, live in Uzbekistan in an atmosphere of tolerance, friendship, and unity. Events held within the framework of the Week of Tolerance are among the noble initiatives that call the peoples of the world to peace and solidarity.
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan – Press Service
As part of the nationwide “Yashil makon” launched at the initiative of our esteemed President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, fruit and ornamental tree saplings were planted in the territories of the representative offices, mosques, and surrounding areas affiliated with the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan.
Under the leadership of chief imams and with the participation of local community activists, a total of 32,670 saplings were planted across 2,147 mosque sites in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, the city of Tashkent, and the regions. Of these, 22,775 are ornamental and 9,632 are fruit-bearing trees.
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
Press Service