SUFI TRADITIONS AND FOLK CUSTOMS IN THE CITY OF BUKHARA

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  • Rajabova Gulnora Hamroyevna Master’s student, Asia International University

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https://doi.org/10.55640/

Keywords:

Bukhara, sufism, sufi orders (naqshbandi, kubrawiyya), folk customs, mazars (saints’ shrines), khanqahs, spiritual practices, oral literature, pilgrimage mysticism cultural heritage, central asia

Abstract

This study explores the rich heritage of Sufi traditions and their influence on folk customs in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. It examines the historical development of Sufi orders, including the Naqshbandi and Kubrawiyya, and their role in shaping social, spiritual, and cultural life from the medieval period to the present. The research highlights the significance of mazars (saints’ shrines), khanqahs, and madrasas as centers of spiritual practice and community gatherings. Additionally, the study investigates the integration of mystical teachings into everyday folk rituals, oral literature, music, and domestic practices. The resilience of these traditions during periods of political change, including Soviet secularization, and their contemporary revival in cultural and educational contexts are also discussed. The study provides insight into the enduring impact of Sufism on Bukhara’s identity, cultural cohesion, and artistic expression.

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2025-12-15 — Updated on 2025-12-16

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Vol. 4 No. 11 (2025): Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations

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SUFI TRADITIONS AND FOLK CUSTOMS IN THE CITY OF BUKHARA. (2025). Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations, 4(11), 1915-1919. https://doi.org/10.55640/ (Original work published 2025)

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