On March 17, the official opening ceremony of the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan took place with the participation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
The Islamic Civilization Center, in its grandeur and scale, is one of the largest complexes in the world for the study and popularization of history, culture, and Islamic civilization.
It was built on the grounds of the famous Hazrati Imam Complex in Tashkent, covering an area of 10 hectares. The center consists of three floors, measuring 161 meters long and 118 meters wide. Its dome is 65 meters in height, and its total area exceeds 42,000 square meters.
The first floor houses a museum with an exhibition hall and a 550-seat conference hall.
The second floor houses a library with manuscripts and lithographs, printed and electronic literature, as well as reading rooms. The library collection contains over 45,150 publications, 2,609 of which are rare. The library also holds 350,000 electronic publications.
The Quran Hall is considered the spiritual heart of the center. It contains 114 rare Quran manuscripts created during the reigns of various dynasties.
According to preliminary estimates, the center will receive an average of 5,000 visitors per day.
In his speech at the opening ceremony, President Mirziyoyev said that the center offers a unified educational space where one can see the pearls of Uzbekistan’s ancient history and civilization, and witness the intellectual and cultural potential of the Uzbek people.
“Here, everyone, especially young people, will be able to better understand the true values of Islam and realize the great legacy we are the heirs of,” Mirziyoyev said.
The President thanked Uzbek and foreign entrepreneurs, cultural figures, and athletes who sponsored the construction of this magnificent building. In particular, Mirziyoyev expressed gratitude to renowned Uzbekistan-born philanthropist and businessman Alisher Usmanov for providing the necessary funds, ideas, and unique historical exhibits.
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