The Committee for Religious Affairs has identified several instances of violations related to the organization of Umrah events, as reported by the agency's press service.
In Margilan, the company Xurmo Travel Umra offered citizens relevant services under the brand Saxiy Travel. This company operated without the necessary license for organizing pilgrimages.
Individuals in the Chilanzar district of Tashkent were organizing Umrah on behalf of the company Sokin Travel without any state registration as a legal entity. A similar case was found with the operator Anor Tour in the city of Denau, Surkhandarya region.
According to the committee's decision, a fine of 200 BRV (75 million soums) was imposed on Xurmo Travel Umra. Materials regarding Anor Tour and Sokin Travel were forwarded to law enforcement agencies.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a list of companies authorized to conduct Umrah in November 2024. This list includes 6 firms from Tashkent, 3 from Namangan, and one each from Andijan, Margilan, and Urgench.
According to the new regulations, pilgrimage organizers must contribute $1 million to the "Ziyorat" fund and provide an agreement with a partner organization in Saudi Arabia. They are responsible for providing medical assistance to pilgrims, ensuring their meals, accommodations in hotels,
In December, the Competition Committee fined the tour operator Urganch Maftun Avia Travel from Khorezm. The company advertised Hajj and Umrah services without the appropriate license.
Previously, Spot reported plans to create an ecosystem in Tashkent consisting of 6 hotels and a medical clinic.