Memory of Islam Karimov honored

On September 2, a ceremony commemorating Islam Karimov, the First President of Uzbekistan, took place in Tashkent.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Scientific and Enlightenment Memorial Complex named after Islam Karimov and laid a wreath at the monument to the First President.

Islam Karimov led Uzbekistan through an exceptionally difficult and crucial period in the country’s history. His name is inextricably linked to the attainment of state independence, the revival of national statehood, and the country’s transition to an independent path of development.

Above all, independence restored our honor and dignity, our sacred religion, our native language, and our neglected national values.

Thanks to independence, we became aware of our identity and proved to the world that we are rightful heirs to the glory of our ancestors.

In this regard, remembering those who played a key role in establishing the country’s independence, maintaining peace and stability, and promoting the people’s well-being is a vital spiritual value.

At the initiative and with the attention of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, extensive work has been carried out to preserve the memory of the First President. The Scientific and Enlightenment Memorial Complex named after Islam Karimov has been established in Tashkent. Visiting his mausoleum during trips to Samarkand has become a cherished tradition.

Surahs from the Qur’an were recited, and prayers were offered at the ceremony. Islam Karimov’s contributions to achieving the country’s independence, ensuring peace and stability, and improving the well-being of the people were highlighted.

Representatives from the chambers of the Oliy Majlis, the Presidential Administration, the Cabinet of Ministers, ministries and agencies, along with members of the intelligentsia and the public of Tashkent, also laid flowers at the monument to the First President.

Commemorative events were also held in Samarkand and Karshi.

UzA