Dear compatriots, esteemed educators, and students!

I extend my sincere and heartfelt congratulations to you all on the occasion of October 21st — the day the Uzbek language was granted the status of a state language!

The Uzbek language is the soul of our nation, an invaluable spiritual treasure of our people, and a symbol of our national identity and pride. For centuries, our mother tongue has served as a bridge, transmitting the rich scientific, literary, and cultural heritage of our ancestors from generation to generation, while uniting our people around noble values ​​and shared goals.

The granting of state language status to the Uzbek language on October 21, 1989, stands as a significant and unforgettable milestone in the history of our nation. Today, it is our collective, honorable duty to elevate the prestige of our mother tongue, preserve its purity, showcase its vast potential, and instill in the younger generation a deep love for the language and respect for our national values.

For those of us working in the fields of education and science, it is particularly important to speak our mother tongue fluently, precisely, and meaningfully; to demonstrate our scholarly capabilities in Uzbek; and to enhance the language’s standing on the international stage. On the occasion of this auspicious date, I wish you all sound health, family happiness, prosperity in your homes, and great success in your noble endeavors.

May the renown of the Uzbek language always remain high, its prestige continue to grow, and its future be bright! May our mother tongue—a source of national pride and an invaluable heritage—always be cherished!

Happy holiday, dear compatriots!

Respectfully, Khudoynazar Beknazarovich Yunusov, Rector of the Samarkand State University of Veterinary Medicine, Livestock and Biotechnologies, Professor, Academician