Order of “Imam Bukhari” is established

A two-level Order of "Imam Bukhari" was established in Uzbekistan.  On 15 August, the president of Uzbekistan signed the law on the establishment of the "Imam Bukhari" order.

According to the law, the order of "Imam Bukhari" consists of two levels:

• "Imam Bukhari" order.

The researchers who have great achievements in the study and international promotion of the life and scientific heritage of great scholars are awarded the Order of "High-ranking Imam Bukhari" and thinkers who have made a great contribution to the development of science and culture, including Islamic enlightenment are awarded with "High-ranking Imam Bukhari" order.

• heads of foreign states and governments;

• representatives of parliaments of foreign countries;

• leaders and representatives of international organizations, diplomatic missions, consular institutions, and other organizations equivalent to them, as well as foreign dignitaries and scientists;

• prominent state and public figures of our country, leaders in the religious and social sphere, and accomplished scholars, eminent scientists, writers, pedagogues, and scientific researchers are awarded with "High-ranking Imam Bukhari".

And with the "Imam Bukhari" order, for the services in researching and promoting the scientific and religious heritage of our great scholars, conveying the universal values and true essence of Islam to the people of the country, especially to the youth:

• employees of science, education, culture, art, and literature;

• employees of state and public organizations;

• religious scholars;

• scientists and researchers are awarded.

Individuals awarded with the Order of "High-ranking Imam Bukhari" will be given a one-time monetary award of 70 times basic calculation amount (21 million soms), and persons awarded with the Order of "Imam Bukhari" will be given a one-time monetary award in the amount of 50 times BCA (15 million soms).