Avval — is a town belonging to Fergana District, Fergana Region, Republic of Uzbekistan. In 2009, it was given the status of a town. The origin of the name Avval is related to the name of the companion Robbial Mir Avval, who made a great contribution to the spread of Islam in Central Asia (according to assumptions, the grave of the companion is located in the cemetery named after him). In the Middle Ages, Avval became a city. It was destroyed during the Mongol invasion. During the Khanate of Kokand, it looked after the Margilan Bey. During the time of the Russians, one of the 19 uyezds of the Margilan Volost was Avval uyezd. It served as the administrative center of Fergana District, which was originally established during the Soviet Union. Currently, there are 5 MFY in the territory of Avval village, these are: Avval MFY, Mozor Tagi MFY, Karasuv MFY, Birdamlik MFY, Orta village MFY, Oktepa MFY. References