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Afghanistan bans fireworks at weddings and celebrations nationwide

The Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice of the Taliban government has completely banned fireworks and firecrackers at weddings and other celebrations. The ban applies to manufacturers, importers and traders of pyrotechnics; the punishment for violators is not specified. Previously, restrictions applied only in individual cities and only at night.

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Media tour in Jizzakh highlights modest weddings and drug addiction prevention

The press service of the Association of Mahallas of Uzbekistan and Mahalla media LLC held a press conference and media tour for media outlets in Jizzakh. Topics included holding weddings without excessive expenses and debts, protecting young people from drug addiction, and creating a safe environment in mahallas. Journalists visited the 'Jizzaxlik' and 'Madaniyat' mahallas.

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The number of marriages in Uzbekistan has been declining for the fourth consecutive year: 267.1 thousand marriages registered in 2025

According to the National Statistics Committee, the number of marriages in Uzbekistan has been declining since 2021: in 2025, 267.1 thousand marriages were registered — 44.3 thousand fewer than the record figure of 2018. At the same time, the average age of those entering their first marriage did not rise in 2025 but slightly decreased, which calls into question the version of widespread postponement of marriages.

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Drug Prevention and Modest Weddings Discussed in Syrdarya Region

A press conference and media tour were held in Syrdarya Region, organized by the Press Service of the Uzbekistan Mahalla Union and LLC «Mahalla media» with the participation of media outlets. The discussions covered drug prevention, protecting youth from harmful vices, strengthening family values, and holding celebrations in a compact manner without excessive expenses.

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