Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 13 May 2025, the first group of pilgrims from Uzbekistan departed for Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage, according to the press service of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan.

A farewell ceremony was held at Tashkent International Airport. The event was attended by the Chairman of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, Mufti Sheikh Nuriddin Khaliknazar, Chairman of the Committee on Religious Affairs Sodiqjon Toshboyev, as well as prominent Islamic scholars, imams, government officials, and members of the media.

This marks the official beginning of the 2025 Hajj season for Uzbek pilgrims, with the first flights departing from the nation’s capital. In his farewell address, the Mufti wished the pilgrims a safe journey, acceptance of their Hajj, and a secure return to their homeland.