The French Internet journal "Musulmans en France" has published an article titled "Uzbekistan: The Future Capital of Pilgrimage Tourism."
The article highlights the renowned city of Samarkand, with its turquoise and golden domes, as one of the ancient capitals on the Silk Road in Uzbekistan, renowned for its Islamic heritage, art, and science. Uzbekistan's tourism sector is rapidly developing, attracting visitors from Europe, Turkey, Gulf countries, and Asia, eager to explore the country's rich diversity.
The piece emphasizes the growth of pilgrimage tourism in Uzbekistan, making it an essential destination for spiritually and culturally inclined Muslims. The country holds historical significance as the birthplace of two great hadith compilers, Imam Al-Bukhari and At-Tirmidhi, and one of the pioneers of Islamic jurisprudence, Abu Mansur Al-Maturidi. Notable scholars like Avicenna (Ibn Sina), Al-Khwarizmi (founder of algebra), poet-mathematician Omar Khayyam, and astronomers Al-Biruni, Ali Kushchi, and Mirzo-Ulugbek also lived in Uzbekistan.
The article takes readers on a journey through ancient Uzbek cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, and Tashkent, not only unveiling their history but also their contributions to the development of Islam.
"Musulmans en France" concludes by noting that around 13,000 French visitors traveled to Uzbekistan last year. With two exhibitions dedicated to Uzbekistan's cultural heritage at the Louvre and the Arab World Institute, many French travelers are expected to explore Central Asia. The accessibility of flights from Paris and Marseille to Tashkent through Turkish airlines, efficient internal transportation connecting Tashkent and Samarkand, and the presence of comfortable hotels in different cities make Uzbekistan an ideal, exotic, and hospitable travel destination. Uzbekistan is known for its tolerance and hospitality, offering a unique and soulful travel experience.
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