TASHKENT: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan officially opened the Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent on Tuesday.
The ceremony, combined with an iftar, brought together public figures, religious leaders, diplomats, international organizations and people from across the country.
The president described the new center — proposed by Uzbekistan at the UN General Assembly and built with broad international support — as a symbol of scientific, spiritual and educational progress.
Located near the historic Hazrati Imam Complex, it traces the region’s history from pre-Islamic times to modern Uzbekistan. A key highlight is the Qur’an Hall which houses one of the world’s oldest copies — the Uthman Quran, which stands as the center’s crown jewel and most revered historical treasure.
The collections have grown rapidly, with over 1,500 new items added in the past year including manuscripts, archaeological finds and historical maps.
