Khuvayda Umarova, a resident of Poshshopirim village in Buvayda district of Fergana region, has turned 130 today, as reported by UzA.

Her passport states her birth date as January 1, 1895. She had seven children, five of whom are still alive. She has 32 grandchildren, 87 great-grandchildren, and 118 great-great-grandchildren. Additionally, there are five more descendants beyond that. The report said that her eldest grandchild, Jumakhuzi, is nearly 70.

Documents confirm that Umarova is recognized as “Uzbekistanʼs oldest person.“ While some might question the claim, her age is supported by local villagers, who attest that she lived alongside their ancestors.

In 2021, officials collected documents and nominated her in the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest person on our planet.

Unfortunately, this process hasnʼt been completed due to claimed inconsistencies in documents issued by the former Soviet Union.

Fresh documentation, addressing these uncertainties, has been submitted to authorities in Tashkent for review.

In 2016, Khuvayda Umarova was awarded the “Shuhrat” medal by presidential decree.

Currently, the Guinness World Records recognizes 116-year-old Tomiko Itooka from Japan as the oldest living person. Born on May 23, 1908, Itookaʼs age has been verified by the Gerontology Research Group, as stated on the official Guinness website.

If Umarovaʼs age is verified by relevant officials and Guinness representatives, she will undoubtedly claim the title of the worldʼs oldest person.