According to the First Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Religious Affairs, Muzaffar Komilov, this year 7200 Uzbekistan people performed the hajj, of which 6 970 were pilgrims, 230 were members of the service working group.

 

Within the framework of preparations for Hajj 2019, interviews were held in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, regions and Tashkent to select citizens who want to perform the hajj. Attention was paid to the awareness of candidates about the life and scientific heritage of our great compatriots, such as Imam Bukhari, Imam Termizi, as well as their active participation in improving the social and spiritual atmosphere in the makhalla citizens’ assembly. The public opinion about the candidates was studied. They took patronage over 14326 people in need of social assistance, low-income families and those who lost the bread-winner. These citizens received material assistance at the amount of 9.3 billion UZS.

 

In each region, training sessions were held for candidates with participation of representatives of the Spiritual Administration of Uzbekistan Muslims, imam-khatibs to fulfill the conditions of the hajj.

 

Responsible persons of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan carried out activities on providing pilgrims with timely medical advice and necessary procedures.

 

As reported at the briefing, the Umrah season of the current year will begin on September 20. This pilgrimage will be carried out from October 1, for which two flights will be organized daily.