In the early spring of this year, on the eve of the blessed holiday of Ramadan Hayit, the Center of Islamic Civilization opened its doors in Tashkent. This is a grandiose complex of scientific and educational orientation that tells the story of Islam in Central Asia. In a short time, it has become popular with tourists and pilgrims from all over the world.
How did it all start?
The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, proposed to create such a complex almost 9 years ago, presenting an ambitious project at the UN. The idea was to create a space in which history, science and progressivism would merge.
What awaits visitors?
The complex includes:
• A museum with unique exhibits, including the main shrine: Usman’s Mushaf, one of the oldest lists of the Koran. There is also an exhibition about the pre-Islamic period and much more.
• A world-class library with manuscripts and lithographs, printed publications and electronic materials in unprecedented variety.
• Scientific and educational platforms - international events are already being held here with the participation of IRCICA, ICESCO and the Oxford Center for Islamic Studies.
Thanks to international cooperation, about two thousand unique historical artifacts have already returned to Uzbekistan. Many of them are presented to the public for the first time here.
Why is this important?
The center creates a new image of Tashkent as a progressive cultural hub, where rich heritage is combined with innovation. This is a place where you can not only see ancient manuscripts, but also immerse yourself in the atmosphere of scientific discoveries and spiritual enlightenment.
Travelers, Uzbekistan invites you to open your soul!
Friends, if you love a history that breathes and a culture that you can touch, you are definitely here. Tashkent is no longer just a convenient starting point to Samarkand and Bukhara. Now it is an independent magnetic center of attraction.
Why should you come right now?
• To touch the shrine is to see the Mushaf of Uthman, the seventh–century Quran, which is carefully preserved in the Hall of the Quran.
• Read the manuscripts – the center's library contains thousands of pages that remember the touches of scientists of the past.
• Feel like a pioneer – many of the returned artifacts have not yet been seen by anyone outside a narrow circle of specialists.
• Combine antiquity and comfort – the center is located in modern Tashkent, where cozy cafes, hotels and famous Uzbek hospitality await you.
Uzbekistan is becoming the center of Islamic civilization not only in words, but also in deeds. Come and see how the past meets the future in the heart of Central Asia.
Plan a trip to Tashkent today! The Center of Islamic Civilization is waiting for you to give you an unforgettable journey through the ages.
