The Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Land of great scholars and saints

One of the most important factors attracting pilgrims to Uzbekistan is the presence of numerous mausoleums and shrines associated with outstanding Islamic scholars, sheikhs, Sufi teachers and righteous people. Here is the mausoleum of the great Imam al-Bukhari, the author of the famous collection of hadiths "Sahih al-Bukhari", which is second in importance only to the Holy Quran. His mausoleum, located near Samarkand, has become an important point of attraction for Muslims from all over the world. In Bukhara, you can visit the mausoleum of Bahauddin Naqshband, the founder of the Sufi order Naqshbandi, which played an important role in the spiritual life of the Islamic world. His teachings, emphasizing the importance of internal purification and worship in everyday life, had a profound influence on Muslim thought from India to the Middle East. In addition, Uzbekistan is the birthplace of such outstanding scholars as Imam at-Termizi, Imam al-Maturidi, Imam Marguzi and others. Their works formed the basis of religious philosophy, Sharia science and Hadith studies. Pilgrimage to their tombs is not only an act of spiritual respect, but also an opportunity to touch the origins of Islamic science.

Modern infrastructure for spiritual travel

In recent years, the government of Uzbekistan has been actively developing pilgrimage tourism, improving the infrastructure and conditions for guests from Islamic countries. Mosques, mausoleums, madrassas and other holy places are being restored with special attention to authenticity. Convenient conditions are created around them: hotels, recreation areas, accessible transport, excursion programs with translators and guides who speak Arabic, English, Farsi and other languages.

For pilgrims from the Persian Gulf countries, including Kuwait, special tours are organized that take into account all the features of the religious and cultural nature of the trip. Uzbekistan is becoming not just a country for travel, but a real center of spiritual revival, where every believer can feel the atmosphere of reverence and historical continuity.

Cultural and religious wealth

One of the unique aspects of pilgrimage to Uzbekistan is the opportunity to come into contact with the cultural heritage of Islamic civilization. Architectural ensembles such as Registan in Samarkand, the Poi-Kalyan complex in Bukhara, the Ichan-Kala fortress in Khiva amaze with their grandeur and spiritual depth. These monuments testify to the rich Islamic art, which organically combines Arabic calligraphy, geometric ornaments, domed architecture and Eastern philosophy.

A pilgrimage here is not only a religious journey, but also a cultural immersion in the history of the Golden Age of Islam, when Samarkand and Bukhara were equal in importance to Baghdad, Cairo and Cordoba.

Uzbekistan — a bridge between East and West

Historically, Uzbekistan was at the crossroads of civilizations. This feature contributed to the development of a multinational and multi-confessional culture, where Islam became not only a religion, but also the basis of civilizational unity. Today, the republic continues to act as a cultural and spiritual bridge between the East and the West.

This is especially important in the modern world, where interest in genuine spiritual values, in the search for meaning and inner balance is growing. Uzbekistan offers its guests exactly this path - the path to the roots, to the truth, to Allah - through acquaintance with the great Islamic heritage, preserved with love and respect.

For Muslims from Kuwait and other Arab countries, a trip to Uzbekistan can be not just a journey, but a real spiritual revelation. This is an opportunity to discover little-known but majestic corners of Islamic history, communicate with local residents, immerse themselves in an atmosphere of brotherhood, unity and Islamic solidarity.

Uzbekistan does not simply preserve Islamic heritage - it shares it with the world, inspiring the search for spirituality, respect for history and strengthening fraternal ties between Muslim peoples.