Books. Photo: Center for Islamic Civilization press service
Thousands of books and manuscripts have been delivered to the library of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, the Center’s press service reported.
The institution noted that the formation of the library is a historic event, prepared over the course of eight years.
“In today’s era, when Uzbekistan is paying growing attention to science, history, and spirituality, we are witnessing another important historical process. The results of efforts to turn the Center for Islamic Civilization, established in Tashkent on the initiative of the president of the republic, into not only a cultural and educational institution but also a rich scientific center are already visible,” the statement read.
The library is designed for 300 readers and can store up to 50,000 ancient manuscripts, as well as scientific, literary, historical, cultural, and educational works and rare publications. Its collection currently holds more than 35,000 items.
The sorting, cataloging, and systematization of the collection are being carried out in cooperation with leading academic institutions of the country, including the Alisher Navoi National Library of Uzbekistan, Mirzo Ulugbek National University of Uzbekistan, and Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies. Also involved are staff from the information resource centers of the Muhammad al-Khwarizmi Tashkent University of Information Technologies, along with a team of more than 100 specialists and volunteers.
The Center for Islamic Civilization is a project implemented on the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev within the framework of promoting enlightened Islam as a religion of kindness, peace, and tolerance. The building also houses a unique museum consisting of five thematic halls.
