President Gets Acquainted With the Creative Work In Samarkand

On July 15, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the mausoleum of Imam Bukhari. The Surahs from the Quran and supplications were recited.

The mausoleum of our great ancestor is one of the main shrines of the Islamic world. Today, the complex is being rebuilt in such a way as to correspond to this high rank. A mosque is being built for almost 10,000 worshipers, four towers and aywans (the outdoor roofed premises). The hotels, a car park and a bus station, catering and trade points will be built next to the complex.

The President has examined the progress of work, gave instructions on creating all the amenities for pilgrims.

“God willing, after the opening of this complex, the number of pilgrims shall increase even more. Especially, those of the elderly. It is necessary to provide all the conveniences for them. This place should not be only a religious and educational, but also a cultural center. We need to attract the best flower growers and make sure that there is a flower garden in the complex throughout the year,” said Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

It was emphasized that the complex, which is acquiring a completely new look, has every opportunity to become a major center of pilgrimage tourism, and it is necessary to use them effectively.

The President has also visited the Tourist Center under construction in the Samarkand Region.

There is a construction of 8 hotels, a congress hall, a caravansary “The Eternal City”. The rowing canal is being improved, along which a park is being created.

In general, this Center, with its compliance with all world standards in the field of tourism, the potential for providing the most modern services, will bring up the tourism industry not only in Samarkand Region and our country, but also in the entire region to a new level.

The President gave recommendations on creating modern conditions for holding major international forums here, demonstrating and promoting the culture, enlightenment, and national cuisine of our people.

At this, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev completed his trip to Samarkand and returned to Tashkent.