Photo: Press Service of the President of Uzbekistan
The Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent will feature a section dedicated to prominent women of the past, according to the press service of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who visited the center on January 29.
The new exhibition will showcase the lives of influential rulers’ wives, patrons of science and the arts, including Bibikhanum, Khonzodabegim, Gawharshodbegim, Gulbadan, Nodirabegim, Uvaysi, and Anbar Atin. “This exhibit will serve as an inspiring example for modern young women,” the press service stated.
During his visit, Mirziyoyev emphasized that Islamic civilization is built on the foundations of science, culture, and education.
«These values form the foundation of the center we are building. Its main goal is to bring together in one place the millennia-old heritage of Islamic culture as it relates to our country. Everyone who visits will be able to witness this rich history firsthand and understand that Islam is, above all, a religion of peace, progress, and tolerance. It will also offer deeper insight into the Uzbek people’s significant contributions to global civilization,» the president said.
The Center for Islamic Civilization has been under construction in Tashkent since 2018. Designed in the style of ancient architectural monuments, the three-story complex features a traditional dome reaching 65 meters in height and portals standing 34 meters tall.
At the heart of the center will be the Quran Hall, where Uzbekistan’s oldest Uthman Mus’haf (an early manuscript of the Quran) will be housed alongside historical copies of the sacred book from different periods.
President Mirziyoyev stressed that the center should serve not only as a historical repository but also as an intellectual hub connecting the past, present, and future. He underscored the importance of actively studying the legacy of great scholars and their contributions to Islamic culture.
The center will feature thematic sections covering different historical periods, including:
📜 Pre-Islamic Civilizations
📜 The First Renaissance
📜 The Second Renaissance
📜 Uzbekistan in the 20th Century
📜 New Uzbekistan – A New Renaissance
These periods will be illustrated through artifacts, manuscripts, photographs, and multimedia technology, with a particular focus on renowned scholars and thinkers such as Al-Khwarizmi, Al-Farghani, Al-Farabi, Al-Biruni, Ibn Sina, Mirzo Ulugbek, Alisher Navoi, and others.
