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The origins of jewelry in Uzbekistan are lost in the depths of millennia. In the 19th century, the largest centers of this craft were Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand,…

The "Dar ut-tilavat" complex, comprising the Gumbazi Sayyidan mausoleum, is considered a special "religious-ideological center" within the vast burial…

As is known, the famous astronomer al-Sufi was born in 903 CE in Rayy and died in 986 CE in Shiraz. He worked at the court of Amir Adud al-Dawla in…

It is known that the Turkic (Chagatai) language and the Uyghur alphabet, along with Persian, were in constant use among the Timurid and Turkic-Mongol aristocracy…

The gems of the Manuscript, Unique and Highly Valuable Editions Fund of the National Library of Uzbekistan are the works of Alisher Navoi. They were…

Firdavs Abdukhalikov, Director of the Center for Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan and Chairman of the WOSCU Board, participated in the XX International…

Among the approximately forty medical works preserved to this day, two of Ibn Sina's greatest writings stand out: "Kitab al-Qanun fi-t-tibb" ("The Canon…

The art of Suzani likely emerged in the Central Asian khanates in the mid-18th century. It is typically classified into several schools: the Bukhara school…

In Islamic tradition, Mani is revered as the founder of painting, an unparalleled artist of his time. His famous work “Arzhang” is considered one of the…

The black engobe bowl is an important element of Uzbekistan's cultural heritage. Originating from Nishapur, it reflects the high level of craftsmanship…

In the second half of the 19th century, the art of silk weaving flourished in the oases along the Great Silk Road, with the seven-colored khan-atlas standing…

As previously reported, from September 15 to 19, a delegation led by the Director of the Center for Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan, Chairman of the…

During the Timurid period, influenced by the Sufi order of Naqshbandiya, craftsmen occupied an important place in society. Artisan guilds became not only…

The earliest known illustrations of the "Zafar-nama," dating back to the first half of the 15th century, were created in Shiraz during the reign of Ibrahim…

The origins of jewelry in Uzbekistan are lost in the depths of millennia. In the 19th century, the largest centers of this craft were Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand,…

During the Center for Islamic Civilization delegation's visit to Turkey, the World Society for the Study, Preservation, and Popularization of Cultural…

The delegation of the Center for Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan, currently in Turkey, visited the publishing house "Mega Basim." During the…

Today, at the Research Center for Islamic History, Art, and Culture (IRCICA) under the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), an event was launched,…

A delegation led by Firdavs Abdukhalikov, Director of the Center for Islamic Civilization under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan…

To strengthen international cultural cooperation and exchange of experiences, a delegation from the Center for Islamic Civilization, led by the Director…

Among the foreign publications stored in the National Library of Uzbekistan and dedicated to Timurid history is the work of the famous medieval author…

It is well known that Uzbekistan is endowed with a unique centuries-old historical and cultural legacy reflected in the original architectural monuments,…

The history of the creation and existence of personal libraries and book collections on the territory of Central Asia, which goes back to the distant past…

The miniature "Two Camels," created by the masterful painter Kamoliddin Behzad in 1530, is considered a masterpiece of Persian miniature art. This work…