There is a wavy plain – the Karshi steppe between the Zerafshan and Gissar ridges and the Sundukli sands.

Part of the steppe is irrigated by the waters of the Kashkadarya river, which made it possible to use a significant part of the land for gardening and for sowing grain crops. In the eastern part of the steppe is the city of Karshi, National PR-Centre writes.

Steppe in Kashkadarya is surrounded by numerous villages. Among them, the urban-type settlement of Jeynau in the Mirishkor district is a unique place where the Arab community lives. 

Since the VIII century, Arabs from Saudi Arabia began to come to the territory of Central Asia. They were amazing people, distinguished by diligence and mercy. The locals hospitably welcomed the peaceful wanderers. 

The population of Jeynau is 50 thousand people, 80% of them are Arabs by nationality. For 14 centuries, the descendants of the Arabs managed to preserve their ancient traditions, identity, culture, lifestyle and way of life. The name of the village “Jeynau” comes from Arabic and means “we have come”.

You can feel the flavor of Arab culture in the city everywhere: at the Dehkan bazaar and the narrow streets of clay houses. Here you will meet Arab women in traditional attire and with a gold earring in the nasal septum. Their traditional clothing is noticeably different from Uzbek, and elements of several eastern cultures are mixed in the national dances. In addition, the residents managed to preserve ancient crafts, including carpet weaving. They are made following ancient Arabic technologies.

The art of embroidery in Japan also makes jewelry, some of them are worn for large family celebrations, such as weddings. Family customs and rituals are carefully observed in the Arab community. As a rule, marriage is only between Arabs. There is an old mosque “Jeynau” in the city, which was built in 1242. 

People treat the elderly with great respect. The community remembers the language and customs of their ancestors, respects the traditions of their neighbors and loves the country in which they live.

Kashkadarya oasis has become a home not only for Arabs in Jeynau. The descendants of the ancient Arabs live also in the Kasan and Kasbiy districts.