Uzbek President pays tribute to Islam Karimov’s memory

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- During his trip to  Samarkand, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev laid flowers at the grave of the First President of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov, and paid tribute to his memory.

Surahs from the Holy Quran were recited in honor of the deceased. The ritual was followed by a conversation with local aksakals and religious leaders, where Islam Karimov’s service to the people and the state as well as his noble qualities were mentioned.