Dear Mom,

Are you still 66?  I’m 60 now.  I’ve done the best I could since your death.  

Do you remember when you told your friend that “only Leslie is unsettled”?  I was 30 then, the night before you died. That’s when you said it, at the theater; I overheard you.  I know you meant that you wanted me to marry and have a family.  Later I broke up with Dany.  I married Val, the one you thought had a nice voice, from Iran.  You had a conversation with him once in the living room while I was in the kitchen.  You told him that you had a relative from Iran, and I walked in when you said that, surprised.  

Dad was very lonely without you.  I thought he would never let me go. He convinced Val to move in when we got engaged.  And after the wedding, he made it nice for Val to stay. Too nice! We finally moved to 53^rd and 8^th Avenue, all the way up on the 20^th floor. I wish you could have seen it.  I was close to Central Park and Lincoln Center and Coliseum Books and Lechters.  

Debi and I used all your tickets to the opera.  We didn’t like it at first, but we’d make a day of it: lunch with Susie, Martha, and Anna Burak, and sometimes Tower Records afterwards to get the CD of the opera we’d just seen.  I wore your fur-lined coat and mostly took naps in your seat.  Then, one night Placido Domingo sang Nessun Dorma, and I cried so much, but I was really crying for you.   I feel, when I am at the opera house, that you are near me.  It is almost unbearable.  

Beatrice dated Dad for a few months. She wore your clothes, used your Dooney and Bourke wallet, like she wanted to be you.  She even offered to brush my hair and I let her. They broke up, and a few years later her cancer returned and she passed away.

Aaron was born in the same hospital where you had me, and – can you believe it? – my OB was trained by Dr. Landsman.  When I went into labor, I had to fill out forms at the hospital, and where it asked for the mother’s name, instead of writing my name, I wrote yours.  

Aaron looked just like you when he was born, and I gave him the middle name Yves in your honor. I was out-of-my-mind in love with him.  In all the blissful moments of his babyhood, I felt like you were a part of me, delighting in him.  

Oliver is your last grandchild. Again I was in love.  We moved to the Parker Towers, a rental across the street from Debi’s building in Queens.  It reminded me of our old Kew Gardens apartment.  It was the same set-up: two-bedroom, two-bath, eat-in kitchen, balcony, a friendly doorman, the same whoosh of air when you closed the front door. I had a view of the World Trade Center, your favorite place to take out-of-towners.

Val and I split up soon after Oliver was born. Everything about being with Val became too difficult. Also, we didn’t have any help, and I had to do everything you did for me and work in an office as well. He moved out, and I was a single mother until Oliver’s fourth birthday.  

Those were difficult years, with little money and a lot of loneliness.  Debi was my constant companion, like a mother to me and also my best friend.  Dorian was kind, leaving me cash in my junk drawer and paying for my airfare to visit him.  He called me all day long.  Once when I was in California visiting him, his cellphone rang and everyone looked around wondering who it could be because I was right there.

Dad married Anna Greenberg’s cousin Nina. After that, we were no longer welcome at his house unless we were expressly invited.  If we were invited, I couldn’t even get a glass of water without asking. Once, when my boys were with Val for the weekend, I called Dad to see if he wanted my company.  “Another time,” he said.  He didn’t know that I was parked outside.  Then I saw Anna’s son pull up with his family.   He had Chinese food.  He walked in as if the house were his.  

After we divorced, Val and I fell in love again.  He moved back to the Queens apartment, and Debi and Dad didn’t speak to me anymore.  I was disowned.  Birthdays and Jewish holidays were particularly painful. I once saw from my kitchen window Dad entering Debi’s building with flowers for Passover.  When I turned 40, Val told me I had a call, and I ran to the phone while asking him if it was my father.  The look on his face was pure pity, so I knew it wasn’t.  Dorian was my champion, tried to mediate, and took my side as my protector.  He always picked up the phone when I called him. It took three years before I convinced Dad to let me back into his life.  Debi followed soon after.  

Val and I bought a house together in Westchester.  We remarried in the living room, our sons our only witnesses.

Aaron is grown now.  He lives with his girlfriend in Washington Heights, and they talk of getting married.  Oliver is 24 and home with us.  He graduated from Queens College, like you and me.

I have a dog, Rhoda, whom I love more than anything in the world.  

At the end of Dad’s life, he was sick for a month in the hospital.  Every day the nurse asked him for his birthday, and he would proudly pronounce “3/25/25,” but on his actual birthday he couldn’t remember.  In his delirium he called for you. “Ou est Yvette?”  He is buried next to you in Mount Hebron.  Soon it will be his 100^th birthday.

We sold the house after Dad died.  That was hard.  Debi and I packed 40 years of memories with nowhere to put them.  I still regret throwing out the shearling jacket you bought me in Italy and Dad’s certificate from the New York Institute of Technology.  

Sometimes I wonder what you would make of the world I live in now:

Manicures and pedicures can cost $85 with tip.

Donald Trump is President.

The Twin Towers are no longer standing.  

It is fashionable to live in Brooklyn.

There are no more phone booths and fewer and fewer parking meters.

Coins are insignificant.

Loehman’s and Lord & Taylor don’t exist, but Saks does.

No one dresses up or wears pantyhose. You would think they leave the house in their pajamas.

People hardly go to the movies.  Miraculously, the Paris Theater is there. That’s where we saw Crossing Delancey, or maybe it was Cousin Cousine.  The Ziegfeld, too.  We saw Star Wars there with Dad on a hot summer night.

I get my hair colored by Javier, your colorist. I sought him out because I always loved your hair color.

I still go to Carmel on 108^th Street to get lebne and pita and kashkaval cheese and sambousek.

All your friends are gone except for Vally.  Do you remember when Val and I met you and Vally at the theater to see Three Tall Women, and we thought it was so funny that they had such similar names. She looks the same, by the way.

May died of cancer; all your sisters, too. They died after you, even though you were the baby.

Debi lost Stanley, and he is also buried in Mount Hebron.  

Dorian will be 75 next month.  He is still in Walnut Creek, although in a different house.  He and Claudia had twins.

Debi is 70 and is in the same apartment.  Alix Austin lives with her.  Remember how she broke his heart when they were teenagers?

You have a great-grandson, Benjamin.  He is three and looks like Chloe, and a little bit like Debi.

Dany never married.  

I write a lot about you.  It is like having you with me, especially how you laugh or the sound of your gold bangles.  How you got mad at me for imitating your accent when I said, “When you are right, you are right.”  How you couldn’t stop yourself from eating cheese and drinking the whole container of kefir.

I can cook almost all of your food, like gratin and mejadra, but not the rice pilaf.  

I live in New Rochelle.  I remember you used to go shopping there for clothing, and I thought it sounded so fancy. My house is shelved with all your precious books, and on the walls is the artwork you collected. I framed your library card with your signature, and I have it on my desk.

Laurie Anderson is still performing.

Spalding Gray died by suicide.

Pavarotti died, too.  I had a chance to see him on stage at the Met.

Woody Allen continues to make movies, and he married Soon Yi.

I went to a dinner and Salman Rushdie was there. He wore a patch over one eye because he had been stabbed.

I won a prize for my writing.  That was one of the times I missed you the most.

I also missed you when I got married and then when I got divorced.  I missed you when I had Aaron and then Oliver.  I missed that they didn’t know you. I missed you when I got fired from the bank because I couldn’t do it all, at least not well.  

I miss you when I read a really great book and I can’t share it with you.  Do you remember how we read all of Paul Auster’s books, one after the other?  He is gone too.  

I used to be afraid that I would forget your voice, but I now know I never will.

Love,

Lellybelle

Leslie Lisbona was featured in the Style section of The New York Times in March 2024.

Aside from Synchronized Chaos, the first journal that ever accepted her work, she has been published in JMWW, Smoky Blue Literary & Arts Magazine, and Welter. Her work has been nominated for Sundress Publications’ Best of the Net 2024 contest and won the nonfiction prize at Bar Bar Magazine (2024 BarBe Award) https://bebarbar.com/2025-barbes/

She is the child of immigrants from Beirut, Lebanon, and grew up in Queens, NY. 

https://leslielisbona.substack.com/

a brilliantly angry tattooed daughter of the sun

disembarking the city bus

sharing certain sorrowful lexemes

neighbors at war 

the years he carried around

the First Book of Seconds

now you can Google the face 

you had before you were born

a faint star in the smoky vault of night

all I could carry

butterfly on the sun-washed screen

nobody’s getting up to look

he admitted to worrying about  how butterflies

were getting along in the thunderstorm

easy, it’s merely an orientational flight

of the long-tongued bee

he begins with wanting to incarnate to the Apache horse-paths of heaven

and ends up ordering a corned beef on rye with coleslaw and Russian dressing 

an hour early with a notebook and pen 

pleased as he is timing the water beetle’s change of direction

get the Tai Chi and beaded garden web out of that poem

and tell how you broke your mother’s heart

arching his back to gaze

at a picture of the Himalayas

he’s working in charcoal now

starting with his hand on the garage wall

crushing the earth in my chair

a sparrow dropped-down into clover

Bio: Patrick Sweeney is a short form poet and a devotee of the public library.

In today’s career-focused world, people have different views as to whether paying salary to workers depending on their productivity is a better approach to motivate them to work harder, particularly in professionally advanced communities. While there is a wide range of alternatives for encouraging employees to work harder, I firmly assert that paying salary based on their production and sales plays a crucial role for both employees and organizations.

First and foremost, there are obvious alternatives for motivating workers to work better. Once companies enforce free holiday opportunities for those who work efficiently, this makes a big difference in terms of a greater feeling of agreement and contentment, leading to a productive working process. So, workers are highly likely to be motivated easily. Furthermore, building a collective responsibility among colleagues in companies can be another method for encouragement. To be more precise, if workers learn how to collaborate, it seems unsurprising for them to experience a sense of leadership while simultaneously trying to show off their capability to their boss, thus resulting in a greater number of sales or production.

Meanwhile, despite these arguments, proponents of paying salary to employees based on their productivity cite compelling reasons to support their stance. To clarify further, productivity has been prevalently acknowledged for its effectiveness—a feature that sets it apart from other job sectors that pay all workers equally. As a result, it seems logical for companies to impose a certain amount of salary based on how much an employee produces, thereby motivating them to work harder. The more they produce or sell, the more income they earn. A good case in point can be my country, Uzbekistan, where a new initiative has been set up so that even part-time workers earn more due to their high amount of production or sales than full-time ones.

To sum up, although other initiatives such as cooperation among colleagues and free holiday chances offer some benefits, I strongly believe that only by paying workers based on their production or sales can we ensure that they take responsibility for working effectively.

Jasmina Rashidova, daughter of Bahodir, born on November 23rd, 2008, in the Shakhrisabz district of Kashkadarya Region, Uzbekistan. Currently, I am a 10th-grade student at the 74th school. I have earned recognition in various educational grants and have actively participated in international MUN conferences and meetings. I have also won several education-related contests and competitions, and I am a finalist in “BBG”, “FO”, “Katta Liderlar granti’25” and “VHG.” In addition, I run my own online teaching channel. I am also proud to be the recipient of a major leadership grant for my #pixelart & JR | INTELLECT project.

WINGS THAT STILL GUARD THE SKY

He walked with the silence of the sea breeze,
born not into power,
but into promise
a prayer whispered in the pages
of a Holy Quran,
in a house by the waves.

A boy with a paper bag full of stars
became the man who taught missiles to fly,
but never forgot
how to fold a paper plane.

Dr. Kalam never sought war
but he built the wings
to defend peace,
when peace stood cornered
by the storms of ambition and threat.

In the silence before the sirens,
as borders burn with the weight of history,
as satellites spin with dread,
and headlines scream uncertainty,
we remember him.

His dreams wore no crown
only the scent of rockets,
the burn of metal,
and the fragrance of books.
They called him the Missile Man,
but he was more.
He was a monk of science,
a teacher of truth,
a pilgrim of peace
in a world that often forgot how to listen.

Today, missiles rest in hidden silos,
drones hum across the clouds,
and soldiers march toward uncertain dawns.
But somewhere,
his vision marches with them
not in weapons,
but in will.
Not in fire,
but in foresight.

He once said,
“A nation without vision is a nation without future.”
And now,
as the world forgets the language of dialogue,
India remembers the man
who built her strength with humility
and stitched her future
with threads of science and soul.

Even as President,
he carried his own bags,
and a billion hopes
on shoulders not shaped by power,
but by purpose.

His laboratory was his temple,
his heart an orbiting satellite of humility.
He didn’t just ignite minds
he liberated them.

Let the world watch.
Let adversaries test.
India does not seek destruction
but make no mistake:
she is ready.
Because he made her ready.

And while he rests among the stars,
where gravity cannot reach,
his fire still fuels our courage,
his dream still guards our sky,
his wisdom still writes
the silent code
of every soldier’s heart,
and falls softly
into the hands of every child
who dares to dream,
who dares to imagine,
and dares to become.

For every soul that seeks peace,
for every hand that builds rather than destroys,
Dr. Kalam’s legacy is a flame
that will never fade
it is the winged promise
that guards not just India’s sky,
but the sky of every nation
that dares to rise
in hope, in unity, in peace.
– Author Haroon Rashid

Biography:

ABOUT AUTHOR HAROON RASHID

Haroon Rashid is an internationally celebrated Indian author, poet, and humanitarian whose soul-stirring words transcend borders, cultures, and languages. Revered as “a movement of thoughts” and “a soul that breathes through verses,” he is a global ambassador for peace, education, and sustainable development. Through literature, he fosters empathy, cultural harmony, and a collective vision for a better world.

KEY LEADERSHIP ROLES
• Global Ambassador & International Member, Global Federation of Leadership & High Intelligence A.C. (Mexico)
• SDG Ambassador (SDG4 & SDG13), World Literary Forum for Peace & Human Rights
• National Vice Chairman, Youth India – Mother Teresa International Foundation
• Peace Protagonist, International Peace Forums – Mexico & Greece
• Honorary Founding Member, World CP Cavafy

AUTHOR & LITERARY CONTRIBUTIONS
• We Fell Asleep in One World and Woke Up in Another – poetry book, translated by 2024 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Eva Petropoulou Lianou
• Author Haroon Rashid Quotes – A soul-deep treasury of reflections
• Works translated into: Greek, French, Persian, Urdu, Arabic, Chinese, Tamil, Hindi, Sanskrit, German, Indonesian, Bolivian, and more.

GLOBAL HONORS & AWARDS
• Diploma de Honor al Mérito – Mexico (2025)
• World Art Day Honor – Indonesia (2025)
• Friedrich von Schiller Award – Germany
• 4th World Gogyoshi Award – Global Top Vote (2024)
• 1st Prize – Silk Road International Poetry Exhibition (2023)
• Golden Eagle Award – South America (2021 & 2023)
• United Nations Karmaveer Chakra – 2023 & 2024
• REX Karmaveer Chakra – Silver & Bronze – India
• Global Peace Award – Mother Teresa Foundation (2022)
• Cesar Vallejo Award – UN Global Marketplace
• Honorary Doctorate in Humanity – La Haye, France (2021)
• Sir Richard Francis Burton Award – European Day of Languages
• Prodigy Magazine USA Award – Literary Excellence
• Certificates of Honor – Greece, Serbia, Indonesia, Mexico
• Honorary Award for Literature & Arts – Trinidad & Tobago

GLOBAL PRESENCE & RECOGNITION
• Invited Guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show
• Featured in O, The Oprah Magazine
• Speaker at:
• International Peace Day – Mexico & Greece
• 3rd International Congress of Education – Mexico
• Paper Fibre Fest – Represented India in China, Greece, Mexico, Peru
• UN SDG Conferences, Global Literary & Peace Forums
• Work featured in education campaigns, peacebuilding initiatives, and cross-cultural literary dialogues
• Admired by global celebrities, educators, artists, and policymakers

CULTURAL AMBASSADOR OF INDIA
• Embodies India’s timeless storytelling, spiritual ethos, and peace traditions
• Bridges Indian philosophy with global consciousness
• Revered as an ethical thought leader, visionary poet, and global voice of unity

PHILOSOPHY & SOCIAL VISION

Literature, for Haroon, is a sacred space for:
• Healing, empathy, and consciousness
• Advocacy for:
• Mental Health Awareness & Emotional Resilience
• Climate Action & Sustainability
• Spiritual Depth & Interfaith Harmony
• Youth Leadership & Cultural Preservation

He aims to inspire changemakers, dreamers, and peacemakers across generations.

GLOBAL PRAISE & LOVE

Described as:
“A movement of thoughts.”
“A soul that breathes through verses.”

Celebrated across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, Haroon is loved for his:
• Authenticity
• Emotional depth
• Literary brilliance
Honored by governments, universities, and global literary councils.

TITLES & GLOBAL IDENTITY
• Global Literary Icon
• Award-Winning Author & Poet
• International Peace Advocate
• Global Educator of the Heart
• Cultural Diplomat & Ethical Leader
• SDG Voice for Education & Environment
• Voice of Peace, Passion, and Purpose

QUOTE BY AUTHOR HAROON RASHID

“It’s our responsibility to create a better world for our future generations.”

CONNECT WITH HAROON RASHID
Follow and engage across all platforms:
@AuthorHaroonRashid

Language Alternation in Higher Education: Examining the Effects of Code-Switching on English Proficiency Among Uzbek Bilingual Learners

Abstract

This study explores how code-switching between Uzbek and English influences English language development among bilingual university students in Uzbekistan. With the growing role of English in academic environments, bilingual learners frequently alternate between the two languages to navigate classroom communication and learning tasks. Employing a mixed-method approach—combining surveys, proficiency assessments, and qualitative interviews—this research reveals a complex relationship between code-switching and language proficiency. While code-switching appears to support comprehension and social engagement in the classroom, excessive reliance on the first language may inhibit advanced development in speaking and writing. The study suggests a need for balanced bilingual education strategies that recognize the pedagogical value of code-switching while fostering sustained use of the target language.

1. Introduction

As the world becomes more interconnected, the prevalence of bilingual and multilingual individuals continues to rise, particularly in academic contexts where students are often required to study in a language other than their mother tongue. In Uzbekistan, English is increasingly prioritized in higher education, creating a linguistic environment where many students regularly shift between their native language, Uzbek, and English. This phenomenon, commonly referred to as code-switching, has become a characteristic feature of student discourse both inside and outside the classroom.

Code-switching refers to the practice of alternating between two or more languages during a single interaction or conversation. Linguists have long debated whether this practice facilitates or obstructs the acquisition of a second language. On one hand, it can function as a cognitive support mechanism, allowing students to express ideas more fully, clarify confusion, and participate actively in discussion. On the other hand, if overused, it may reduce meaningful exposure to the target language, limit vocabulary acquisition, and undermine learners’ confidence in using English independently. Despite the growing body of research on bilingual education, relatively little is known about how habitual code-switching affects English language development among Uzbek learners in academic settings. Given the shift toward English-medium instruction in universities, understanding how language alternation influences students’ proficiency is both timely and necessary.

 Research Objectives

This study seeks to:

1. Investigate the frequency and contexts in which code-switching occurs among bilingual university students.


2. Analyze the relationship between the frequency of code-switching and levels of English language proficiency.


3. Explore students’ personal attitudes and experiences regarding code-switching as part of their language learning process.



Relevance

This research is significant for educators, curriculum developers, and language policymakers in bilingual or multilingual contexts. It provides insights into how bilingual learners navigate their linguistic environments and offers recommendations on how to effectively integrate code-switching into English language instruction.

2. Methodology

The participants in this study consisted of 60 second-year students majoring in English Philology at a prominent university in Tashkent. All students identified as bilingual in Uzbek and English, and they had studied English for a minimum of five years prior to university.

A mixed-methods approach was adopted to allow for both quantitative analysis and in-depth qualitative exploration. The following instruments were used:

Questionnaire: A structured survey containing 20 items focused on code-switching habits, contexts of use (academic vs. informal), and perceived impact on learning.

English Language Proficiency Test: Based on CEFR benchmarks, this test measured reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills objectively.

Semi-structured Interviews: Conducted with 10 participants to gather qualitative data on personal experiences with code-switching, including challenges and benefits.


The questionnaire and language test were administered during class hours, with the support of instructors. Interviews were conducted in a quiet setting, recorded (with permission), and transcribed for thematic analysis. The data collection process spanned a total of four weeks. Quantitative data from the questionnaires and tests were analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. Qualitative data from interviews were examined using thematic coding to identify recurring patterns and sentiments regarding the use of code-switching in educational settings.

3. Results

The survey results demonstrated that:
A large majority (approximately 85%) of students code-switched daily during classes, particularly in group discussions and peer interactions.

Students were more likely to revert to Uzbek when confronted with unfamiliar vocabulary or when discussing culturally complex or emotionally charged topics.

Around 60% of respondents indicated that they often began responses in English but reverted to Uzbek for clarity or ease.


Proficiency Outcomes

When English test scores were compared, the following differences emerged: Frequent code-switchers showed higher comprehension scores (listening and reading), suggesting that code-switching may aid in understanding input. However, the same group demonstrated lower performance in speaking and writing, implying a lack of consistent practice in producing English output without reverting to Uzbek.

Qualitative analysis revealed three major themes:

1. Cognitive Support: Students often used code-switching to overcome vocabulary gaps or to clarify their thoughts before expressing them in English.
2. Psychological Comfort: Switching to Uzbek helped reduce anxiety in oral communication, especially during presentations or debates.
3. Awareness of Dependency: Some students expressed concern that code-switching had become a habit that hindered their ability to think and respond entirely in English, especially in academic writing.

4. Discussion

The findings from this study reinforce the idea that code-switching is both a resource and a risk in bilingual language development. It serves as a scaffolding tool that enables learners to remain engaged in the learning process when they lack full command of the target language. For many students, it fosters participation, lowers affective filters (e.g., fear or embarrassment), and promotes comprehension of complex academic material.

However, frequent switching may also become a crutch, reducing the necessity for learners to push themselves into productive language use. When students default to their native language too often, they may miss opportunities to internalize grammatical structures, expand their lexicon, and develop fluency in academic discourse.

Implications for Language Instruction

Language instructors should neither discourage code-switching entirely nor allow it to dominate classroom interactions. Instead, they should:

Use code-switching strategically—for example, to explain grammar rules, give instructions, or translate unfamiliar vocabulary.

Create target-language immersion zones to encourage output without interference.

Provide feedback that helps learners become more metalinguistically aware of when and why they code-switch. This study was limited to a single university context and relied on self-reported data. Future research could employ longitudinal methods to track changes in proficiency over time and examine how different instructional approaches affect code-switching behavior. It may also be useful to study multilingual students who speak Russian, Uzbek, and English, to compare code-switching across more than two languages.

5. Conclusion

In sum, code-switching is a nuanced and context-sensitive practice that reflects both the challenges and strengths of bilingual learners. Among Uzbek university students, it is an effective mechanism for managing comprehension and classroom interaction. However, it must be monitored to ensure it does not interfere with the acquisition of productive language skills. By understanding the dual nature of code-switching, educators can better support learners in becoming proficient, confident users of English in both academic and professional contexts.

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The souls of the Jadids are eternally in our hearts 

Mardonova Marjona Muhsin kizi

Student of Polytechnic No. 1

Tel number:998-94-326-58-50

Abstract:

This article talks about the selfless Jadids who fought for the people, showed that science is an important factor, and raised the flag of the homeland to the skies. Who are the Jadids themselves? What did they do? Why are they called Jadids? These questions are not relevant for the Uzbek people, because the people of Uzbekistan highly respect their ancestors. The bravery and heroism they did in our past are immortalized in epic books in different languages. It is not difficult to learn from their lives that the Jadids would not have survived even death for the homeland during their lives. Most Jadids died early from this life, while some faced death in the very prime of their lives. But they died early not from death, but for the foundation of the homeland. Of course, these terrible events can shake the human heart, but we must understand that they wanted us to speak their names on our tongues, not with tears, but with pride. That is why the Uzbek people keep the souls of the Jadids in their hearts forever.

Keywords:

Jadids, enlightenment, spirituality, progress, reforms, people, self-sacrifice, science, struggle, commerce, generation, cultural heritage, research, prosperity

Introduction:

It is not for nothing that we named the title of this article as the souls of the Jadids are eternal in our hearts. Today, let’s bring together the Jadids who fought and strived for our current peaceful life. True, there are so many of them that if we wanted to write about them, we would create a book, but we will cite a few.

1. Mahmudkhoj Behbudiy, one of the founders of the Jadids, was one of the representatives of his people with a number of books, articles, and poems.

 2. Abdulla Avloni, one of the representatives of the Jadids, a poet, a teacher, an enlightener of the Shura period and a number of other creative figures

3. Shepherd, a national artist of Uzbekistan

These are the founders of the Jadid school. Selfless heroes who fought for the homeland

1. Jaloliddin Manguberdi

2. Amir Temur

3. Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur

Our scientific and writer ancestors

1. Alisher Navoi

2. Abu Ali ibn Sino

3. Hamza Hakimzoda Niyozi

These are just representatives of the Uzbek people, how many more of our ancestors fought for Uzbeks.

Main part:

Thousands of heroes around the world fought for their homeland, their names are sealed in books, we can only read about their heroic deeds in books because they fought for our prosperity and independence. If we write thousands of articles and books for them, we must show them again and again for the younger generation that they are still with us, and this is necessary, regardless of what nationality we are from.

Conclusion:

We, the youth of Uzbekistan, will never tire of showing the world the bravery of our Jadids, and this is our duty. This article was written about the Jadids of Uzbekistan. Let us be grateful to them for the peace and prosperity of our homeland, which the Jadids have done for us. The souls of the Jadids are eternal in our hearts

References:

1. B. B. Islamov – Jadids and enlightenment

2. Sadriddin Ayni – Esdalik (memories)

3. Khurshid Davron – Jadid