Hazrati Imam — the holy patron of Tashkent and a great scholar of the East

The Mausoleum of Hazrati Imam in Tashkent

Hazrati Imam, or by his full name Abu Bakr ibn Ismail al-Kaffal ash-Shoshiy, was born and died in Tashkent more than a thousand years ago. For many pilgrims, he remains not merely a historical figure, but the principal holy figure of Tashkent, whose name is inseparably linked with the city’s spiritual history. The word “Hazrati”… Read More »

Minor Mosque in Tashkent — a white-marble paradise on earth with a blue dome

The white-marble Minor Mosque in Tashkent on the banks of the Ankhor Canal

Our friends did not want to leave Tashkent without visiting the Minor Mosque. Their review is below. Views of the Minor Mosque and tourists’ impressions The stunning view of the white-marble Minor Mosque with its two minarets, located on the banks of the Ankhor Canal, is impressive at any time of day or night. Our… Read More »