President of Kazakhstan visits mausoleums in Tashkent

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, together with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has visited Shaykh Khovandi Takhur and Tulebi mausoleums in Tashkent, according to the program of his visit to our country.

Scholar and Sufi Shaykh Khovandi Takhur, who lived in the 14th century, was a follower of the teachings of Khoja Ahmad Yassawi. While carrying out scientific-educational and public activity, he remained in the memory of people as one of the wisest men.

Later, the mausoleum had been surrounded by the tombs of other prominent historical figures. In particular, Tulebi, one of the most honored sons of the Kazakh people, also known as "Kaldyrgach-biy", was buried here in the XVII century. He was one of the great biys (judges) and authors of the Zhety Zhargy code of laws.

Located nearby, these mausoleums are yet another testament to the centuries-old bonds of brotherhood, common history and values of the Uzbek and Kazakh peoples.

The head of Kazakhstan has been familiarized in detail with the history of mausoleums and the work carried out for accomplishment of these sanctuaries. Surahs from Koran and dua were read.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed sincere gratitude to the President and the people of Uzbekistan for the careful attitude to the historical and cultural heritage of the two brotherly peoples.