Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Islamic 7 Saints of Bukhara
Bukhara - one of the oldest cities of Central Asia, is established 2500 years ago, "Star of the Islamic world" and "The Holy city of Central Asia" received its titles because in the Middle Ages there were 360 mosques and 80 madrassas in Bukhara. An old legend says that all Muslim city descends from the sky the light of grace, and it rises only over Bukhara.
In the Islamic world, it is also well known for the great representatives of Sufism, who contributed to the formation of Bukhara in the sacred, noble city of Islam.
We suggest you visit The Seven Saints of Bukhara - the great Sufi Naqshbandi brotherhood - that is one of the most influential Sufi brotherhoods in Uzbekistan.
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Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Islamic 7 Saints of Bukhara
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What's included in Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Islamic 7 Saints of Bukhara
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Gizhduvan- the birthplace of the first saint of the seven - Abdalhalika Gijduvani (1103-1179). He is the founder of an independent school of mysticism in Maverannahr known as Hadzhagan (Path of teachers). Al Gijduvani continued the spiritual teaching of Yusuf al-Hamadani, introduced the silent dhikr, and formulated the eight rules, the basic principles of spiritual and religious teachings, underlying the basis of Tariqa hadzhagon.
Visiting burial place of Khoja Arif Rivgariya, or Saint Khoja Arif Mohi Tobon - one of the most famous Sufi of Central Asia. Khoja Arif Rivgary was one of the worthy followers' tradition of hadzhagan - followers of Sheikh Abdalhalika Gijduvani, after whose death he led the Brotherhood. It is the second feast of The Seven Saints of Bukhara.
Visiting the burial place of Khoja Mahmud Angirey Fagnaviya. Khoja Mahmud Angirey-fagnavy is a famous Sufi of his time, recognized as the spiritual authority of Maverannahr. He was the first who introduced the public dhikr in accordance with the needs and requirements of the time. When Sheikh was asked about these innovations, he replied: "Let sleeping will wake up."
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Licensed Guide
- Entrance Tickets to All Monuments
- Tips
- Photo/Video fees to be paid directly at Museum entrance $1-$2/site
- For extra 10$/person
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet at the Hotel Malika-Bukhara on the reception.