International Pilgrimage Tourism Week Opens in Bukhara
Bukhara, The Gulf Observer: The International Pilgrimage Tourism Week commenced in Bukhara, celebrating the city’s rich scientific and spiritual heritage and its significance in the Islamic world.
The opening ceremony was attended by representatives from the tourism and religious sectors, international and local media, and members of the Committees on Religious Affairs and Tourism.
Focus on Islamic Heritage
This year’s event highlights the contributions of esteemed Islamic figures such as Abu Hafs Kabir Bukhari, Sayf al-Din Bakharzi, Abdulkholik Gijduvani, and Bahauddin Naqshband. Bukhara, standing among the renowned cities of Makkah, Madinah, Mazar-i-Sharif, Jerusalem, Baghdad, and Damascus, continues to exemplify its invaluable role in the Islamic world.
Tourism Development Initiatives
Uzbekistan is actively implementing reforms to boost pilgrimage tourism, including:
- Golden Ring Route: Establishing a strategic route connecting significant Islamic sites.
- Enhanced Connectivity: Increasing air routes between Muslim-majority countries.
- Infrastructure Expansion: Constructing hotels, tourist centers, and restaurants with the support of international investors.
Bukhara as a Hub of Islamic Civilization
Known as the “Pearl of Islamic Civilization,” Bukhara will host a series of events and conferences throughout the International Pilgrimage Tourism Week, reaffirming its global importance as a center of Islamic culture and learning.
This initiative not only enhances Uzbekistan’s standing in the realm of pilgrimage tourism but also strengthens its cultural and spiritual ties with the global Muslim community.
