The First Lady of Uzbekistan Ziroat Mirziyoyeva and the First Lady of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva met in Tashkent on August 23. This was reported on Ziroat Mirziyoyeva's official Telegram channel.
Within the framework of the joint program, the first ladies visited the Center of Islamic Civilization and got acquainted with the exhibitions there.
Ziroat Mirziyoyeva and Mehriban Aliyeva inspected the "Pre-Islamic Civilizations" hall, expositions dedicated to the First and Second Renaissance periods, as well as historical and cultural monuments displayed in the "New Uzbekistan" hall.
In the museum, special attention was also paid to exhibits reflecting the centuries-old historical and cultural ties between the peoples of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.
At the end of the visit, the first ladies got acquainted with the "Quran Hall", which is the spiritual and architectural center of the center. One of the rarest monuments there is the Uthman Mushaf dating back to the 7th century. This rare monument, being one of the oldest manuscripts of the Holy Quran that have survived to this day, is included in the international register of UNESCO's "Memory of the World".
During the meeting, the importance of further strengthening humanitarian and cultural ties between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan was emphasized. It was noted that the two brotherly peoples are united by a shared history, cultural traditions, and spiritual values.
Also, Ziroat Mirziyoyeva and Mehriban Aliyeva visited the "Okhun Guzar" showroom in Tashkent. Here, products of local brands that continue the traditions of Uzbek craftsmanship in a modern interpretation were displayed.
The distinguished guests got acquainted with the products of local craftsmen and designers, which reflect national ornaments, centuries-old craftsmanship traditions, and the cultural values of the Uzbek people.
Within the framework of the cultural program, the customs and traditions of the Uzbek people were also presented. In particular, rituals such as preparing the bride's attire, sewing suzani, wedding ceremonies, seeing off the bride to the groom's home, the "bride's greeting" and "cradle ceremony", as well as a traditional mother's lullaby, were presented to the guests.
