Uzbeks take a new step in Seattle: The 'Mahalla' now lives overseas

Uzbeks living in Washington state, USA, have established the "Uzbek Mahalla" public association. The organization has been officially registered, and the initiative is reported to have been supported by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs.

The main goal of the new association is to bring Uzbeks in the USA together, preserve national values, and keep the younger generation spiritually connected to Uzbekistan.

More than 3,000 Uzbeks live in Washington

According to reports, more than 3,000 citizens of Uzbekistan and people of Uzbek descent currently reside in Washington state, USA.

A large portion of them live in and around the city of Seattle. This region is home to some of the world's largest technology and industrial companies.

Uzbeks work at companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing

Our compatriots in Washington are active in companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Boeing, Oracle, and NVIDIA.

They work in software, artificial intelligence, engineering, aviation, education, medicine, entrepreneurship, and other fields. This demonstrates the growing influence of the Uzbek community in the USA.

Musa Kholmurodov to lead the "Uzbek Mahalla"

Musa Kholmurodov, originally from Khorezm, has been appointed as the chairman of the new organization. He is known as Marks in Seattle.

It is reported that Kholmurodov has over 15 years of experience in the Washington state government system. He works as a manager within the Washington State Department of Corrections.

"Mahalla is a symbol of national identity and unity"

Consul General in Seattle Ahror Burhonov Kun.uz spoke about the spiritual significance of this initiative in an interview with.

"For our people, the Mahalla is not just a simple association. It is a symbol of kindness, mutual support, respect for elders and youth, national identity, and unity," he said.

The Consul General emphasized that the "Uzbek Mahalla" will serve to continue these traditions even thousands of kilometers away.

Support for youth, culture, and newcomers

The new public association plans to organize national holidays and cultural events.

The organization also aims to assist newly arrived compatriots in adapting, create a networking platform for youth and professionals, and support charity and educational projects.

A new center for Uzbeks in Seattle

Washington state is one of the most economically important regions in the USA. According to 2025 data, the state's GDP has exceeded $900 billion.

The establishment of the "Uzbek Mahalla" in such a major economic and technological hub is not just a public association for our compatriots overseas, but an important step in preserving national identity, language, culture, and unity.