Mother Tongue — The Pride of Our Nation
October 21 is the day when the Uzbek language was granted the status of the state language.
The mother tongue is the most precious and sacred language for every human being. From the moment a person is born, they begin to know the world through the words of their loved ones and the lullabies of their mother. Even if they do not yet understand those words, they can feel their warmth and love. That is why, when a child begins to speak, their first words are in their native language.
Language is the mirror of our nation — its past, present, and future. Through our mother tongue, we express our thoughts, share our dreams and hopes, and ease our pain. Every nation takes pride in its language, and we Uzbeks are proud to have the Uzbek language — a rich, refined language with a thousand-year history.
Our history, culture, and traditions live within our mother tongue. Therefore, each of us must love our language, preserve it, and strive to use it beautifully and correctly. Indifference to one’s language means indifference to one’s identity. Our language is our national pride and spiritual foundation. Protecting and developing it is a sacred duty for every one of us.
A person who cherishes their mother tongue listens to their heart — because our language is the pure and sincere voice of our soul.
Bahodirova Nozanin Bahodirovna was born on July 6, 2009, in the village of Dehqonobod, Shofirkon District, Bukhara Region. She began her education at Secondary School No. 20 in Shofirkon District. Currently, she is a first-year student at the Vocational and Technical College located in the same district. As a young and talented creator, Nozanin is not only deeply studying English and mathematics but is also one of the most successful students of various Personal Development courses led by mentors such as Shokhida Yusupova and Roziyajon Ro‘zmetova. She is also an active member of the “Founders School” Club under the “Qizlar Ovozi” Academy, where she continues to develop her leadership skills, creativity, and personal growth.