A town within the city
In the life of the Uzbek people, the word “mahalla” holds a broader and deeper meaning than just an ordinary territorial unit. The term comes from Arabic, meaning “place” or “location”. Throughout history, in different regions, it has also been referred to as “mahallot”, “guzar”, “community”, or “tribe”. Today, it is not only an administrative unit but also the clearest expression of mutual respect, solidarity, and collective responsibility.
