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News Uzbekistan » Religion: Opinion: From Uzbekistan to Utah — lessons on religion and social harmony

News channel or source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/opinion-uzbekistan-utah-lessons-religion-222102581.html
Published on: Wednesday 21 January 2026

Understanding Uzbekistan The experience of Utah and the recent trajectory of Uzbekistan — although emerging from two societies far apart geographically — affirm a common truth: Religion is not only ...

News Uzbekistan » Religion: Uzbekistan after the Soviets: Between Islamic revival and state control

News channel or source: https://5pillarsuk.com/2026/09/02/uzbekistan-after-the-soviets-between-islamic-revival-and-state-control/
Published on: Wednesday 02 September 2026

FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail Thirty-five years after independence from atheistic Soviet rule, Uzbekistan is reclaiming its extraordinary Islamic heritage and transforming economically — but serious ...

News Uzbekistan » Religion: Documentary Renews Focus on Religious Freedom in Uzbekistan

News channel or source: https://www.voanews.com/a/documentary-renews-focus-on-religious-freedom-in-uzbekistan/7478375.html
Published on: Wednesday 07 February 2024

With his pardon of thousands of prisoners and removal of more than 18,000 citizens from a notorious blacklist after coming to office in 2016, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev raised hopes that religious ...

News Uzbekistan » Religion: In Uzbekistan, a prized religious artifact sits at the heart of a new museum

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/other/in-uzbekistan-a-prized-religious-artifact-sits-at-the-heart-of-a-new-museum/ar-AA2bmACD
Published on: Tuesday 01 September 2026

The shimmering Quran Hall is the star attraction at the new Islamic Civilization Center in Tashkent.

News Uzbekistan » Religion: Why Uzbekistan is becoming a fascinating destination for history lovers

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-in/travel/general/why-uzbekistan-is-becoming-a-fascinating-destination-for-history-lovers/ar-AA2bRHfn
Published on: Tuesday 08 September 2026

Uzbekistan invites travelers to embark on a captivating exploration filled with rich history and vibrant culture. The breathtaking Islamic architecture of ancient cities like Samarkand and Bukhara ...

News Uzbekistan » Religion: New Amendments Target Parents Seeking Islamic Education for Children in Uzbekistan

News channel or source: https://thediplomat.com/2024/06/new-amendments-target-parents-seeking-islamic-education-for-children-in-uzbekistan/
Published on: Wednesday 26 June 2024

If enacted, a new draft law will add fines and possible jail time for parents that seek illegal Islamic education for their children. On June 25, the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis reviewed a ...

News Uzbekistan » Religion: Uzbekistan Moves to Silence Prominent Religious Scholar

News channel or source: https://thediplomat.com/2025/08/uzbekistan-moves-to-silence-prominent-religious-scholar/
Published on: Friday 22 August 2025

On August 19, the trial of a prominent religious scholar in Uzbekistan, Alisher Tursunov, better known to the public as Mubashshir Ahmad, opened in court. He was extradited from Turkiye in May and a ...

News Uzbekistan » Religion: Indonesia, Uzbekistan Explore Stronger Religious Tourism Cooperation

News channel or source: https://en.tempo.co/read/2119138/indonesia-uzbekistan-explore-stronger-religious-tourism-cooperation
Published on: Monday 07 September 2026

Indonesia explores direct flights and religious tourism cooperation with Uzbekistan to boost tourist mobility and expand umrah travel itineraries.