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The Muslim Board of Uzbekistan has announced that the month of Ramadan will begin on March 11, 2024, in Uzbekistan. “Scholars of Turkic states have come to a consensus based on jurisprudential rules, astronomical calculations, and observations that the first day of Ramadan in the Hijri year 1445 corresponds to March 11, 2024, Monday,” the report states. Pre-dawn prayer — Navaytu an asuma sovma shahri ramazona minal fajri ilal mag‘ribi, xolisan lillahi ta’ala. Allohu akbar. Meaning: I intend to fast during the month of Ramadan from dawn until sunset. Sincerely for Allah, Allah is the Greatest. Iftar prayer — Allohumma laka sumtu va bika amantu va a’layka tavakkaltu va a’la rizqika aftartu, fag‘firli ya g‘offaru ma qoddamtu va ma axxortu. Meaning: O Allah, I have fasted this Ramadan for You, I have believed in You, I have relied on You, and I have broken my fast with the sustenance You have provided. O Most Merciful of the merciful, forgive my previous and subsequent sins. The month of Ramadan is considered a sacred month for Muslims. During this time, all believers are obliged to perform more tarawih prayers and recite the Qur'an. According to hadiths, sins are forgiven in this month, even mercy is shown to enemies, and sinners are freed from hell. For Muslims, the month of Ramadan is a time of solidarity, compassion, and forgiving each other's mistakes and shortcomings. During Ramadan, Muslims engage in more charitable acts and unite in this endeavor, supporting one another, which has become a good tradition over the years. In this month, the elderly are visited, the sick are inquired about, help is provided to the needy, condolences are offered to those in distress, and orphans are comforted and cared for. One of the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan is the Night of Decree (Qadr). According to hadiths, if you spend this blessed night in worship and prayer, it is as if you have been worshiping for more than eighty-three years without interruption. It is important to organize proper nutrition during the month of Ramadan. A number of recommendations for maintaining healthy eating and gastrointestinal health: Start eating with dates. Dates are a source of carbohydrates that provide energy throughout the day during fasting. The fibers in dates regulate the functioning of the digestive tract. Additionally, dates are rich in magnesium and potassium. Drink plenty of water. Especially in hot weather, it is very important to drink enough water to keep your body hydrated. Drink enough water after breaking your fast and before saharlik to avoid thirst throughout the day. When allowed to eat, try to drink 8 glasses of water. Avoid thirst-inducing foods and products. Stay away from salty foods, canned goods, pickled cucumbers, and fish. Additionally, avoid spicy foods as they can trigger thirst. Consume more fruits and vegetables, as they replenish and hydrate the body's water reserves. Break your fast slowly and without haste. After a long period of fasting, consuming a large amount of food can be stressful for the body. Try to be moderate, start your iftar with dates and water, then you can have soup and salad. After some time, move on to the main course. Overeating can lead to digestive problems and stomach pain. Starting iftar with warm soup is the best meal after fasting, as it replenishes the body's nutrients and prepares it for heavier foods. Ensure that your meal contains all necessary nutrients. Iftar should include foods such as proteins, vegetables, grains, fruits, and healthy fats. Choose healthy foods. Your diet should include grains, cereals, chicken, lean meat, fish, olive oil, and fruits. Avoid fried, salty, and fatty foods. Meat, legumes, eggs, and dairy products are rich in protein. You should consume at least one of these food items daily. Avoid sweets. Sweets after iftar can cause gas in the stomach and disrupt digestion. Additionally, they increase blood sugar levels, which further increases the craving for sweets. Therefore, it is recommended to consume sweets 2-3 hours after iftar. Replace sweets with healthier options: dates, dried fruits, and sweet fruits. Avoid drinking coffee. Try to reduce coffee consumption during Ramadan to prevent headaches and insomnia. Have light snacks between iftar and saharlik. It is recommended to divide the main meal into three parts and have light snacks between iftar and saharlik. One-third should be complex carbohydrates, one-third lean meat or fish, and the rest should be vegetables. This will ensure a healthy balanced diet.

It has been reported by the SSV information service that another baby weighing more than 7 kilograms was born in Tashkent region. According to them, a girl weighing 7 kilograms and 3 grams was born at the Yangiyol city inter-district perinatal center. The condition of the baby is assessed as satisfactory. The girl was delivered by cesarean section, and this is the woman's fourth child. According to the regional health department, both the mother and the baby are currently under the supervision of doctors. Photo: SSV This situation was also observed in November of last year in Nurafshon, where a baby boy weighing almost 7 kilograms was born.

Photo: Frame from the video On March 1, in the city of Tashkent, in the Mirzo Ulugbek district, a gas explosion occurred in an apartment in one of the multi-story buildings located in the Qorasuv 4 neighborhood. According to the Tashkent city fire department, fire-rescue crews arrived at the scene and determined that a fire had occurred due to a gas explosion in an apartment on the 9th floor of a 9-story building. The fire was extinguished, and 6 citizens were rescued and handed over to the ambulance service. Work is underway to eliminate the consequences of the fire in the building where the incident occurred. According to the fire department, a citizen attempted to commit suicide by igniting a gas stove in the kitchen of the apartment where the fire occurred. After the gas exploded and the fire broke out, he jumped from the 9th floor and perished.

Photo: The Administration of Muslims of Uzbekistan On February 28, a video conference meeting was held under the chairmanship of the head of the Administration of Muslims of Uzbekistan, Mufti Shaykh Nuriddin Khaliknazar, with the participation of district and city chief imams and preachers operating in the Surkhandarya, Samarkand, and Tashkent regions. According to the press service of the administration, organizational issues were discussed at the meeting. In particular, the chief imam and preacher of Surkhandarya region, Aliakbar domla Sayfuddinov, was relieved of his duties at his own request and remained in the position of imam and preacher of the "Hakim Termiziy" mosque in Termez city. Rasuljon domla Abdullayev, who has been working as the chief imam of Termez city and the imam of the "Manguzar" mosque, was appointed as the representative of the Administration of Muslims of Uzbekistan in Surkhandarya region and the chief imam of the region. Additionally, Ahmadxon qori Alimov, who has been serving as the imam and preacher at the "Oltintepa" mosque in the Mirzo Ulugbek district of Tashkent city, was appointed as the representative of the Administration of Muslims of Uzbekistan in Samarkand region and the chief imam of the region. Yoqubjon domla Mansurov, who has been temporarily fulfilling the duties of the representative of the Administration of Muslims of Uzbekistan in Samarkand region, was retained as the deputy chief imam and the imam of the "Khoja Ahrori Vali" mosque in Samarkand district. Jasurbek domla Raupov, the representative of the Administration of Muslims of Uzbekistan in Tashkent region, was also relieved of his duties at his own request and remained in the position of imam and preacher of the "Zangiota" mosque in Zangiota district. Doniyor domla Ikromov, who has been serving as the chief imam of Tashkent district and the imam of the "Hasanboy ota" mosque in this district, was appointed as the representative of the Administration of Muslims of Uzbekistan in Tashkent region and the chief imam of the region

Photo: Frame from the video The responsible employee of the health department, the chief engineer of the electricity supply department, and the deputy director of the school were detained by the State Security Service. During an operational event conducted by the employees of the State Security Service's Tashkent city department in cooperation with the Department under the Prosecutor General's Office, the responsible employee of the Tashkent region Health Department was caught with material evidence while agreeing to sell medical supplies stored at the Special Medical Supply Base of the Department for 57,880 US dollars by falsifying documents for the buyer, having received 40,000 US dollars in advance. Currently, a criminal case has been initiated against this individual under part 3 "a" of article 167 and part 1 of article 209 of the Criminal Code, and a preventive measure of detention has been applied. In another case observed in the Jizzakh region, the chief engineer of the electricity supply department of the Jizzakh branch of the "Territorial Electric Networks" joint-stock company was caught with material evidence while colluding with the inspector of the district department of the "Energosavdo" enterprise, which belongs to this joint-stock company, to install a 400 kW transformer for the establishment of an electric vehicle charging station on the land plot located along the M-39 international highway, in exchange for 90 million soums for preparing all the necessary documents and connecting it to the network. Currently, a criminal case has been initiated against these individuals under part 3 "v,g" of article 214 of the Criminal Code, and investigative actions are underway. In another case recorded in the Jizzakh region, during an operational event conducted in cooperation with the State Security Service and the Department for Combating Economic Crimes, the deputy director of one of the general education schools in Namangan city was caught while demanding 20,000 US dollars in exchange for providing test questions and answers for exams that grant a national certificate for admission to higher education institutions in chemistry and biology, having received 8,000 US dollars and 156 million soums. Currently, a criminal case has been initiated against this individual under part 4 "a" of article 25,168 of the Criminal Code, and investigative actions are underway.

Ramadan is considered one of the holiest and most blessed months in Islam. During this month, Muslims strive to get closer to Allah, purify themselves spiritually, and increase their good deeds. Ramadan is not just about fasting, but also a unique opportunity to reform the entire being, cleanse the heart, and benefit society. Preparation for Ramadan is crucial for Muslims to fully utilize this blessed month. The preparation process includes various aspects such as spiritual, physical, social, and planning. The importance of sincerity and intention. Every Muslim entering the month of Ramadan must direct their intention to Allah and perform acts of worship solely for His pleasure. "Indeed, actions are judged by intentions" (Bukhari, Muslim). It is important to start every action with intention and to keep the heart free from showing off. Strengthening the connection with the Qur'an Ramadan is the month of the Qur'an. Therefore, during this month, it is necessary to increase the recitation of the Qur'an, read its interpretations, and strive to understand its meanings. The Qur'an is the life program for humans, and finding guidance from it and applying it to life is the duty of every Muslim. " The month of Ramadan is that in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion " (Al-Baqarah, 185). Repentance and seeking forgiveness Ramadan is the most suitable time for cleansing from sins and returning to Allah. Recognizing past mistakes, feeling regret for them, and asking Allah for forgiveness are the essential conditions of repentance. " O you who have believed, repent to Allah with sincere repentance. Perhaps your Lord will remove from you your misdeeds and admit you into gardens beneath which rivers flow " (At-Tahrim, 8). Supplication and plea Reaching the month of Ramadan, performing acts of worship perfectly, and seeking Allah's pleasure through supplication is important. Supplication is the weapon of the believer, through which one can call upon Allah, ask for needs, and seek help from Him. Purifying the heart Ramadan is an opportunity to cleanse the heart from ailments such as anger, envy, and pride. Developing virtues like patience, love, and compassion serves the spiritual development of a person. Strengthening health Fasting during the month of Ramadan requires physical health. Therefore, it is recommended to eat healthily, get enough sleep, and engage in light physical exercises. Preparation for fasting. Observing voluntary fasts before Ramadan helps the body to adapt to fasting. This increases the body's endurance to hunger and makes the fasting process easier. Ramadan table. It is important to choose healthy and nutritious foods for suhoor and iftar. During suhoor, one should consume foods that provide energy throughout the day, and during iftar, it is necessary to maintain moderation and avoid heavy meals. Economizing It is important not to waste food during the month of Ramadan and to plan it properly. Wastefulness is one of the actions that displeases Allah, and one should avoid it. Maintaining family ties Ramadan is a suitable time to strengthen relationships with relatives. Visiting them, inquiring about their well-being, and offering help is a form of maintaining family ties. Charity and donations The reward for giving charity and donations during the month of Ramadan is multiplied. Helping those in need and engaging in charitable work is one of the best ways to benefit society. Worshiping in congregation. Performing tarawih prayers in mosques in congregation and organizing iftars strengthens unity among Muslims. The reward for worshiping in congregation is greater than that of praying alone. Family relationships. Ramadan is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with family, engage in religious discussions, and read the Qur'an. Strengthening love and respect among family members and teaching children the beautiful teachings of Islam is one of the important duties of parents. Proper time management. It is important to manage time properly during the month of Ramadan, coordinating worship, work, and family responsibilities. Creating a daily schedule and adhering to it helps in making effective use of time. Setting goals. Setting goals during the month of Ramadan, such as completing the Qur'an, giving a certain amount of charity, or refraining from a bad habit. Setting clear goals motivates a person to take action and helps achieve results. Daily schedule for Ramadan. Allocating time for suhoor, iftar, prayer, and other acts of worship plays a significant role in creating a daily plan. Preparation for Ramadan is not only an opportunity for Muslims to perform acts of worship perfectly but also to develop themselves spiritually. Each type of preparation has its own significance, and together they strengthen a person's faith, refine their morals, and encourage them to benefit society. Challenges that may arise during the preparation process include time constraints, the negative impact of social media, and various temptations. To overcome these challenges, Muslims should train themselves to be resolute, plan their time properly, and maintain moderation in using social media. In the modern world, there are unique difficulties in observing the month of Ramadan. For example, people busy with work and study may not be able to allocate enough time for worship. In such cases, effective use of time, making short supplications, and engaging in remembrance can help fulfill acts of worship. Additionally, to avoid the negative influence of social media, it is recommended to limit their use during Ramadan or restrict oneself to reading only useful information. The personal and societal consequences of successful preparation are significant. Personally, a person's faith is strengthened, their morals are refined, and their heart finds tranquility. Societally, unity and mutual assistance among Muslims increase, charitable works develop, and blessings, peace, and tranquility prevail in society. Preparation for the month of Ramadan is of great importance for the spiritual elevation of Muslims, the development of society, and achieving the pleasure of Allah. We call upon Muslims to consider the month of Ramadan as a valuable opportunity, to utilize it effectively, and to seek the pleasure of Allah. Future research and developments on this topic can further reveal the virtues of the month of Ramadan and serve the spiritual growth of Muslims.

Photo: Presidential press service. The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, sent congratulations to our people on the occasion of the month of Ramadan. The President sincerely wishes that during this blessed month, where pure intentions are fulfilled, wars, conflicts, disputes, and enmities in various regions of the world come to an end, and that peace, mutual respect, tolerance, and cooperation become stable throughout the world. The state leader emphasized that it can be seen in many examples that the reforms currently being carried out in all sectors and industries are based on the noble idea of "For the dignity of a person, for the happiness of a person," which aligns with the essence of humanity in the sacred religion of Islam. In particular, it was noted that efforts aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the social protection system, supporting patients, people with disabilities, the elderly, and those in need of assistance, as well as youth and women, and citizens abroad, are expanding, along with increasing attention to the education and upbringing of children and the improvement of sacred pilgrimage sites and shrines. "We will consistently continue the work we have started in this regard, and the peaceful and prosperous life in our country, as well as the environment of interethnic and interfaith harmony, will always remain at the center of our attention. During this blessed month, where pure intentions are fulfilled, we pray sincerely for the wars, conflicts, disputes, and enmities in various regions of the world to come to an end, and for peace, mutual respect, tolerance, and cooperation to become stable throughout the world," the congratulatory message states. Shavkat Mirziyoyev sincerely congratulated all believing Muslims around the world, friends, and partners on the beginning of the month of Ramadan, wishing them peace, prosperity, and well-being for their countries and peoples.

A new mayor has been appointed to the Sirdaryo district of Sirdaryo region, according to the information service of the regional administration. During an extraordinary session of the district council of people's deputies, the candidacy of Azizbek Turdimurodov Maxammatqul ogli was approved for the position of district mayor by the deputies. He previously served as the head of the Youth Affairs Agency of Sirdaryo region. Azizbek Turdimurodov was born in 1994 in the Boyovut district of Sirdaryo region. He graduated from the Tashkent University of Information Technologies in 2019 and the Institute for the Study of Youth Issues and Training of Promising Personnel in 2022. He has a specialization in information technologies and services, as well as project management.

The Fatwa Center of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan announced the zakat nisab, fitra charity, and fidya amount for the month of Ramadan in 2025. The Fatwa Center of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan has set the zakat nisab for this year's Ramadan at approximately 85 grams based on the value of 585 gold, which amounts to 61 million 200 thousand soums. “Accordingly, anyone who has at least 61 million 200 thousand soums in cash or commercial goods worth this amount, beyond their essential needs, will give one-fortieth (2.5%) of their total wealth as zakat to those entitled,” the religious authority stated. Additionally, the amount of fitra charity has been determined as follows: ≈2 kg of wheat flour – 10,000 (ten thousand) soums; ≈4 kg of barley – 16,000 (sixteen thousand) soums; ≈2 kg of raisins – 110,000 (one hundred ten thousand) soums; ≈4 kg of dates – 180,000 (one hundred eighty thousand) soums. Everyone can give any one of these four products or its equivalent value as fitra charity according to their ability. The amount of fidya for one day will be the same as the amount of fitra charity. Therefore, everyone can give any one of these four products or its equivalent value as fidya according to their ability, the Fatwa Center noted.

According to the information provided by the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, it has been announced that the blessed month of Ramadan in Uzbekistan will begin on March 1, 2025. In connection with this, from February 28, the Tarawih prayers will start in more than 2100 mosques in Uzbekistan, and the complete Khatm of the Qur'an will begin in more than 1740 of them. The Muslim Board has reported that nearly 3,500 Qur'an reciters have been engaged for this purpose. The Tarawih prayers will also begin today at 20:30 in 126 mosques in Tashkent city. Additionally, the Tashkent City Department of Internal Affairs announced that starting from February 28, certain roads near mosques will be closed during the time of Tarawih prayers — from 18:00 to 24:00. Previously, the department had announced the start times for Tarawih prayers in the regions. According to this: - In Fergana – 20:20 - In Namangan – 20:20 - In Andijan – 20:20 - In Tashkent region – 20:30 - In Tashkent city – 20:30 - In Syrdarya – 20:30 - In Jizzakh – 20:30 - In Samarkand – 20:30 - In Kashkadarya – 20:40 - In Surkhandarya – 20:40 - In Navoi – 20:40 - In Bukhara – 20:40 - In Khorezm – 21:00 - In the Republic of Karakalpakstan – at 21:10, the Tarawih prayer will start after the Isha prayer. Moreover, the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan has also announced the Ramadan calendar for 2025.

According to the decision of the court of the mandatory enforcement bureau of the So‘x district, an enforcement document has been received to collect a credit debt of 765 million soums from the head of the private firm "X.X." in favor of the "Agro bank" JSC Fergana region So‘x district branch, and enforcement proceedings have been initiated. Since the debt was not settled within the voluntary period given to the debtor, during the enforcement actions, one tractor and one vehicle belonging to the company were seized and placed in the impound lot. In the future, these properties will be sold at electronic online auction sales, and the funds raised from the sale will be used to settle existing debts. If the debtor had regularly paid back the credit received, they would not have lost their equipment and would not have been left walking at a time when the demand for agricultural machinery was increasing.

In Uzbekistan, 61 billion sums of wages were refunded to citizens who were illegally dismissed from work, according to official sources report. On February 28, a press conference on the topic of "Activities, innovations, and digitization in the enforcement system" was held at the AOKA. Leaders of the Bureau of Compulsory Enforcement (BPI) under the Prosecutor General's Office participated in it. According to Shavkat Haydarov, the first deputy director of BPI, the system for enforcing court decisions in Uzbekistan is being improved. During this period, enforcement documents worth 3.6 trillion sums were executed, which is 460 billion sums more than the same period last year. In addition, 15 regional departments managed to collect 95.5 billion sums using modern technologies, without compulsory enforcement actions. BPI has implemented systematic measures to ensure the execution of documents of social importance: 179 billion sums were collected for underprivileged children; 1,800 unemployed debtors were provided with jobs; 1,200 families were reconciled; 925 illegally dismissed employees were reinstated and paid 61 billion sums in wages. Additionally, through the "Alimony Payments Fund," 218 creditors were paid 918.1 billion sums. 68 citizens who were dismissed due to violations of labor laws were reinstated, and unpaid wages amounting to 40 billion sums were refunded to them. BPI improved the system for informing debtors about the initiation of enforcement proceedings and current restrictions. Citizens received 9.9 million SMS messages, resulting in 71,000 enforcement cases being voluntarily executed on time, which is 53.7% more than in 2023.

In our country, supporting entrepreneurship and protecting the rights and legal interests of businesspeople is a priority. This is because the role of entrepreneurship is invaluable in the consistent and stable development of our economy and in raising the living standards of the population. Important measures are being taken by the Sirdaryo regional department of the mandatory enforcement bureau to protect the rights and interests of entrepreneurs. For example, based on the enforcement documents of the Guliston inter-district economic court, the debtors “G.Sh.H.” have been enforced to pay 1.4 billion soums to individual entrepreneur “A.Eshbekov”, 495.3 million soums to individual entrepreneur “Sh.Ibroximov”, 272 million soums to the private enterprise “Golden Windows”, and 175.2 million soums to the private enterprise “Omadli Zarinabonu”. The Guliston city department of the bureau has carried out enforcement actions regarding these debts. As a result of the mandatory enforcement actions, a total of 2 billion 325 million soums of debts have been fully collected for the aforementioned entrepreneurs from the debtor organization, and the enforcement of the documents has been effectively ensured. Measures in this regard are ongoing.

It is known that Article 122 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan states that “Avoiding the provision of material support to a minor or a person incapable of work who is in need of material assistance, that is, failing to pay the amount that must be collected according to the court's decision or court order for their material support for more than two months, if committed after the imposition of an administrative penalty for such an act, shall be punished by corrective labor for up to two years or imprisonment for up to one year.” According to the decision of the civil court, the debtor A.A. was ordered to pay alimony from his monthly salary and income for the benefit of the creditor N.E. for the material support of his child, and despite being warned several times during the enforcement proceedings, he continued to evade payment. Additionally, previously, based on Article 47, Part 4 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, he was sentenced to 15 days of administrative detention. The legal consequences of the debtor's deliberate failure to pay alimony debts were explained by the chief inspector of the Investigation and Administrative Practice Department of the Bureau's Jizzakh regional administration, and during the process of collecting documents for the criminal case, 77,138,740 soum of alimony debt was collected for the child's support. Shoxrux G‘aybullayev Chief Inspector of the Department of the Enforcement Bureau under the Prosecutor General's Office

The Muslim Board of Uzbekistan announced the starting times for Tarawih prayers in the regions starting from February 28. The starting times for Tarawih prayers in mosques across 14 regions of the country are: Fergana – 20:20; Namangan – 20:20; Andijan – 20:20; Tashkent region – 20:30; Tashkent city – 20:30; Syrdarya – 20:30; Jizzakh – 20:30; Samarkand – 20:30; Kashkadarya – 20:40; Surkhandarya – 20:40; Navoi – 20:40; Bukhara – 20:40; Khorezm – 21:00; Republic of Karakalpakstan – 21:10. Tarawih prayers begin after the Isha prayer. The Tashkent City Department of Internal Affairs had announced the list of temporarily closed streets in the capital due to this prayer. Ramadan in Uzbekistan will begin on March 1, Saturday. According to the presidential decree, special attention will be given to supporting initiatives to help those in need and young people seeking knowledge during this month, preserving the environment, improving sacred sites, pilgrimage sites, and cemeteries, planting saplings, and adhering to standards in events related to Ramadan while avoiding extravagance.

Photo: Frame from the video A person living in Andijan city spreads advertisements through social networks to send citizens to work in Japan, gaining the trust of many. However, he was caught by the officers of the State Security Service and the Department under the Prosecutor General's Office with material evidence when he received 7400 USD from a citizen residing in Tashkent for sending him to work in Japan by bypassing the existing regulations. A criminal case was initiated against him under part 2, clause "a" of Article 168 of the Criminal Code. In another case, a person living in the Oltinko‘l district of Andijan region and his acquaintance residing in Tashkent conspired together to gain the trust of a citizen from the capital. They demanded 2500 USD from the citizen in exchange for sending him to work in Japan through their official acquaintance. During an operation conducted by law enforcement agencies, one of them – namely, the person living in Tashkent – was caught with material evidence when he received the requested amount of money. A criminal case was initiated against the offenders under part 2, clause "a" of Article 168 of the Criminal Code.

Photo: Prosecutor's Office. The operation was conducted by the Department under the Prosecutor General's Office in collaboration with the employees of the National Security Service in the Mirzo Ulugbek district. During the operation, former bank employee N.A. (previously convicted) was detained with material evidence while receiving 3,100 US dollars in exchange for securing a preferential loan of 1 billion soums from a commercial bank branch in the Yashnabad district by gaining the trust of citizen I.Ya. through acquaintances. In a rapid operation conducted in collaboration with the Department's Navoi regional office and the Internal Affairs Directorate, citizens Sh.I. and Sh.X. were detained with material evidence while conspiring together to gain the trust of citizen F.G. and receiving 30 million soums in exchange for arranging a preferential loan of 100 million soums from one of the commercial banks in Navoi city. Similarly, in a rapid operation conducted by the Department's Oltiariq district office and the Internal Affairs Directorate aimed at protecting the rights of business entities, citizen Yu.T. (previously convicted) was detained with material evidence while fraudulently receiving 1,000 US dollars in exchange for supposedly arranging a preferential loan of 100 million soums through acquaintances working at a bank for entrepreneur O.T. Additionally, it was revealed that citizen Yu.T. and others gained the trust of citizens F.M., M.S., and D.D., achieving the allocation of a preferential loan of 300 million soums in their names and embezzling the funds. Criminal cases have been initiated under Article 168 (fraud) and Articles 28, 211 (bribery) of the Criminal Code, and investigative actions are underway.

A "Spiritual Garden of Neighborhood Youth" has been established in Nurafshon city, Tashkent region. Initially, irrigation systems were set up on the land plots, and preparations were made for planting trees. More than 7 thousand tree seedlings, including paulownia, white poplar, mulberry, cherry, mulberry, vine, and willow, were planted in an area of 8.5 hectares in the garden. Within the framework of the "Green Space" national project, during 2024, 155 thousand seedlings were distributed to youth across the republic, and 1,165,189 tree seedlings were planted by young people on 60 thousand hectares of land and in "Youth Green Gardens". In the spring of 2025, "Youth Green Gardens" will be established in 121 cities and districts of the republic, and 300 thousand tree seedlings will be planted. It is planned that members of the Youth Parliament, eco-activists, students and young scientists, readers, winners of the state award named after Zulfiya, journalists and bloggers, athletes, artists, young entrepreneurs, youth leaders, and nearly 50 thousand young people will actively participate in these events

Due to the Tarawih prayer during the nights of Ramadan, starting from February 28 of this year, the roads near mosques will be restricted for vehicle traffic every day from 18:00 to 24:00. In the Mirzo Ulugbek district: - Tepa mosque - Traffic will be restricted from Dormon street to Olimlar street. In the Bektemir district: - Alibek mosque - Traffic will be restricted from M.Avezov street to X.Boyqaro street. In the Yashnobod district: - Islam ota mosque - Traffic will be restricted from Farg‘ona street to Zarkent and Obishir streets from the second-class road. - Ali ibn Abu Tolib mosque - Traffic will be restricted from Cho‘lpon street to Salohiyat street. In the Mirobod district: - Valikhoja o‘g‘li Norxoja mosque - Traffic will be restricted from the intersection of Yangi-Qo‘yliq-Fayziobod streets to the 5th lane of Fayziobod street. - Qo‘yliq ota mosque - Traffic will be restricted from the intersection of THAY-Qo‘yliq ota streets to Yangi Qo‘yliq lane. In the Sergeli district: - Ma’ruf ota mosque - Traffic will be restricted from Choshtepa street to the 1st lane of Choshtepa street. - No‘g‘ayqo‘rg‘on mosque - Traffic will be restricted from the intersection of Yangi Sergeli–S.Xo‘janov streets to the intersection of S.Xo‘janov and Mohidil streets. In the Yakkasaroy district: - Usmon bin Maz’um mosque - Traffic will be restricted from KHAY-Fayzli Tashkent intersection to KHAY-Qushbegi intersection. - Yakkasaroy mosque - Traffic will be restricted from Sh.Rustaveli-Yakkasaroy intersection to Yakkasaroy-Bog‘ibo‘ston intersection. - Rakat mosque - Traffic will be restricted from J.Shoshiy street to Askiya street. In the Yangihayot district: - Niyozmat ota mosque - Traffic will be restricted from the THAY-Binokor intersection to the entrance of the Pastdarxon neighborhood. In the Shayxontohur district: - Shayx Zayniddin (Ko‘kcha) mosque - Traffic will be restricted from the Ko‘kcha Darvoza-Nurafshon intersection to the Ko‘kcha Darvoza Beshqayrag‘och intersection. - Kamolon mosque - Traffic will be restricted from the Bunyodkor-Kamolon intersection to the Kamolon-2nd lane Ustazoda intersection. In the Olmazor district: - Hazrati imom mosque - Traffic will be restricted from the Nurafshon-Qorasaroy intersection to the Qorasaroy-A.Qodiriy intersection. - Islomobod mosque - Traffic will be restricted from the KHAY-Sag‘bon intersection to the Nurafshon-Sag‘bon intersection. - Do‘stjonboy (Sulola) mosque - Traffic will be restricted from the Sag‘bon-12th lane Sag‘bon intersection to the Keles road-Noraztepa intersection. In the Yunusobod district: - Mirza Yusuf mosque - Traffic will be restricted on Bog‘ishamol street to Shivli street. In the Uchtepa district: - Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (Katta Qani) mosque - Traffic will be restricted from the Katta Qani roundabout to the Lutfiy-Katta Xirmontepa street intersection. - Hazrati Ali mosque - Traffic will be restricted from the Nazarbek-Mahorat intersection to Nazarbek-1st lane Zamaxshariy street. In the Chilonzor district: - Novza mosque - Traffic will be restricted from under the Bunyodkor-Muqimiy bridge to the 2nd class road, up to the Bunyodkor-Kamolon bridge. - Shayx Muhammad Sodiq Muhammad Yusuf mosque - Traffic will be restricted from the Al-Xorazmiy-Gavhar intersection to the So‘galli ota street. - Ubay ibn Ka’f (Bo‘rijar) mosque - Traffic will be restricted from the Al-Xorazmiy-Katta Xirmontepa intersection, along Al-Xorazmiy street, to the Al-Xorazmiy-Katta Qani intersection. Only special vehicles are allowed to move in these streets.

A taxi driver named Farhod Fattoyev encountered an unusual situation, as reported by Podrobno.uz. While on duty, he was taking a pregnant woman to the hospital when she gave birth in the car. Farhod has been driving for 14 years and has been working with Yandex Go for the last two years. He accepted an order as usual, but a few minutes later, he received a call: the client was a pregnant woman who needed to be taken to the hospital urgently. When Farhod arrived, the passenger and her mother-in-law got into the car. The trip was expected to take about 35 minutes, but due to traffic jams, the journey was prolonged. At the beginning of the trip, the driver encountered an unexpected situation – he heard a baby's cry from the back seat. "I didn't panic; instead, I composed myself and started thinking about how to get to the hospital as quickly as possible. The only thing that mattered was that the baby and the mother's condition were good," said the driver. Farhod saw traffic police on the road and explained the situation. They assisted the driver and followed the car, but due to the traffic jam, they couldn't go far. Nevertheless, Farhod managed to cover the distance in 20 minutes with his efforts. When they reached the hospital, it turned out that both the mother and the baby were healthy. "Hearing this news, I felt relieved and couldn't hold back my tears. I was amazed by this event for several days," he said. According to Farhod, the woman's husband and relatives were waiting for her and expressed their gratitude. "Then the baby's grandmother prayed for me. I told her, 'This child will be your favorite grandchild.' The important thing is that everything ended well," the taxi driver added. Farhod does not consider himself a hero and says that anyone in his place would have done the same. His colleagues, upon hearing about the incident, nicknamed his car "Ambulance." Yandex Uzbekistan also expressed gratitude to him. Farhod is originally from Bukhara. He is living a happy life with his family – his wife and five children.