Uzbekistan marks the May 9th Day of Remembrance and Honor
[54593] Uzbekistan marks the May 9th Day of Remembrance and Honor
Institutions and organizations in Uzbekistan mark the Day of Remembrance and Honor, honoring the memory of those who fell in World War II and paying tribute to the surviving veterans.
Uzbekistan marks the May 9th Day of Remembrance and Honor
On May 9, 2026, Uzbekistan marked the "Day of Remembrance and Honor" (Xotira va qadrlash kuni), a national date dedicated to commemorating those who sacrificed their lives for peace and freedom. The events were marked by gratitude toward the founding generations and the fighters.
According to the Bilimni baholash agentligi, the body that emphasizes the social importance of preserving national history, this is a day in which the people express "deep respect toward our ancestors who sacrificed their lives for peace and tranquility." In the organization's announcement, it was noted that it is our "human duty" to continue to care for veterans and elderly workers who dedicated their lives to the country.
For their part, the University of Business and Science emphasized the educational and national values inherent in this day. In the university's announcement, it was stated that "this day is an expression of deep appreciation for the generations that served as an example of courage, resilience, and sacrifice." The academic institution specifically noted the importance of imparting the legacy of the World War II and labor front participants to the younger generation of students.
Both sources, identified with state and educational bodies in Uzbekistan, conveyed a unified message of national unity and a covenant with the survivor generation, emphasizing that "memory is sacred and appreciation is a noble quality."