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Tribute to Islam Karimov
2019-07-26 | Politics
While in Samarkand, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev laid flowers at the grave of the First President of our country, Islam Karimov, and paid tribute to his memory.
Surahs from the Holy Koran were recited in honor of the deceased. The ritual was followed by a conversation with local aksakals and religious leaders, where Islam Karimov’s service to the people and the state as well as his noble qualities were mentioned.
