Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Today, on 28 April, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the Chairman of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, Mufti Nuriddin Kholiknazarov.

During the conversation, the results of the ongoing work in the religious and educational spheres, as well as the study and communication of the scientific heritage of our great ancestors to our people were considered.

In these troubled times, it is more important than ever to correctly explain Islamic values to the population, especially young people, and to fight ignorance through education. Therefore, systematic work is being carried out to ensure the stability of the social and spiritual environment in our country, to further improve the quality of religious education, to study the best world experience in this direction and to introduce it into the activities of religious and educational institutions.

The holy month of Ramadan passed in our country in an atmosphere of kindness and mercy. In accordance with the Decree of the President of 21 March, spiritual and educational events were held this month to encourage compatriots to charity and generosity, calling to appreciate our peaceful and calm life.

At the initiative of the head of state, with the participation of all imam-khatibs, iftars were held in mahallas for more than 1 million low-income people. Donations in the amount of 2 billion 446 million soums were made to needy citizens through the Waqf charitable public foundation.

Another important news of Ramadan this year was the sending by the state of 1.4 thousand low-income citizens on the Umrah pilgrimage.

At the meeting, an exchange of views took place on further strengthening religious tolerance, ensuring guarantees of freedom of conscience in society.