Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — At the conclusion of his visit to Samarkand, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Hazrati Khizr Memorial Complex and paid tribute to the First President of the country, Islam Karimov, by visiting his mausoleum.

During the visit, Quranic surahs were recited, and prayers were offered.

Commemorating the deceased, maintaining cemeteries, and respecting the memory of ancestors are fundamental spiritual values of the Uzbek people. The mausoleum of Islam Karimov, built at the initiative of the President, has become a place of pilgrimage and a symbol of profound reverence.

During the blessed month of Ramadan, such noble acts are carried out across the country, reflecting the traditions of respect, spirituality, and national unity.