President Mirziyoyev begins Samarkand trip with visit to Imam Bukhari memorial complex

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev began his trip to Samarkand by visiting the Imam Bukhari memorial complex, in line with a long-standing tradition. Verses from the Quran were recited and a dua was read during the visit.

During the visit, the head of state was briefed on the implementation of earlier instructions aimed at making more effective use of the complex, increasing its tourism potential, and developing Islamic education and pilgrimage tourism. The discussion focused on preserving, studying and promoting Imam Bukhari's scientific heritage internationally. The president stressed the need to continue this work consistently, saying: “This great scholar left us all his knowledge and science.”

The memorial complex, rebuilt on the president's initiative, is one of the sacred shrines of the Islamic world. Visitor numbers have risen from up to 12,000 a day to more than 65,000. The complex includes a mosque for 10,000 people, four 75-metre minarets, blue domes and an innovative museum. More than 20 modern hotels operate there.