Eid al-Adha Diplomacy: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Uzbekistan’s people, framing the holiday as peace, compassion and generosity, and highlighting new Islamic heritage projects like the Islamic Civilization Centre in Tashkent, Imam Bukhari complex in Samarkand, and Burhaniddin Margilani in Margilan. Islamic Culture Abroad: Katara in Qatar hosted a showcase of Uzbekistan’s Islamic Civilization Centre, with Qatari officials praising it as a bridge between history and future knowledge. Education & Youth: Uzbekistan expects over 795,000 first-graders in 2026/27, expanding online admissions to thousands of schools and planning nationwide entrance exams for presidential schools. Sports & National Pride: Uzbekistan’s national football team received a ceremonial send-off from Tashkent’s Islam Karimov International Airport ahead of its first FIFA World Cup appearance. Arts in Public Spaces: An opera flashmob at Tashkent Airport brought choir and orchestra performances to arrivals, aiming to give visitors a first cultural impression. Food Tourism: “Gastronomic Map of Uzbekistan” brought international experts to regional cuisine across the country, with masterclasses on pilaf, samsa and lagman. Humanitarian Aid: Uzbekistan sent nearly 200 tons of flood relief to northern Afghanistan ahead of Eid al-Adha, including food and ready-to-eat meals. Cultural Heritage & Learning Links: A masterclass in Uzbekistan explored shared performance styles of Azerbaijani mugham and Uzbek makom, connecting young musicians to Turkic musical roots.