Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the mausoleum of Bahauddin Naqshband in Kagan district on 3 November, beginning his working trip to Bukhara region, where he is scheduled to review ongoing development works and projects across various sectors of the economy.
During the visit, verses from the Quran were recited and prayers were offered for peace and prosperity for the people of Uzbekistan.
Khoja Muhammad Bahauddin Naqshband was a 14th-century theologian and the founder of the Naqshbandiya Sufi order. The architectural complex that developed around his mausoleum over several centuries is considered one of the most revered Islamic pilgrimage sites.
The complex receives an average of around 15,000 visitors daily. It is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor.
In recent years, restoration and preservation work has been carried out to protect the complex's historical appearance and improve facilities for pilgrims. Based on 15th-century architectural drawings, the Daniyalbiya Atalyk Madrasah and the Toki Miyona Gate have been restored. A museum exhibition and a research centre have also been established.
Mirziyoyev highlighted Bukhara's historical role in the development of enlightened Islam and stressed the need for a deeper study of the region's spiritual heritage. He said this legacy should be used to educate young people and encourage their pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment.
"The Centre of Islamic Civilization, the complexes bearing the names of Imam Bukhari and Imam Maturidi — all of these serve a common purpose: to continue the scholarly legacy of our great ancestors and educate young people in this spirit," the president said.
