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17 August, 2026, 4 Rabī‘ al-awwal, 1448

Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits the mausoleum of Bahauddin Naqshband

19.02.2018   37145   3 min.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits the mausoleum of Bahauddin Naqshband

The President of Uzbekistan had visited this complex on March 10, 2017, gave appropriate instructions on its further improvement, creating necessary conditions for pilgrims. 

The President inspected activities that have been implemented over the past period. 

According to tradition, surahs from the Quran were read. 

A consistent work is being carried out in accordance with the decree of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on preparation for the 915th anniversary of Abdulhalik Gijduvani’s birth and the 700th anniversary of Bahauddin Naqshband’s birth of July 11, 2017. The Head of the state was provided with information on the “road map” of spiritual-enlightenment, scientific-practical events in connection with these anniversaries.

 
Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits the mausoleum of Bahauddin Naqshband 

It is planned to hold events on “Naqshbandi readings” for pilgrims, a scientific practical conference for university students, and a scientific conference for students of religious education institutions of the country on “High human qualities in teachings of Khojagon-Naqshbandiyya”. In addition, it is planned to organize an international scientific and practical conference on “Seven spiritual guides of Bukhara: renaissance value of Sufi teaching of Central Asia for the Islamic civilization”. 

The President of the country noted the need of conducting these events at a high organizational level. 

The last resting places of seven spiritual guides – Bahauddin Naqshband, Abdulhalik Gijduvani, Arif Revgari, Ali Romitani, Babai Samosi, Anjir Fagnavi, Said Amir Kulal are revered not only by people of Uzbekistan, but also by Muslims all over the world. 

The Head of the state was informed about the plans on reconstruction of these complexes and opening of new tourist routes. Therefore, it is planned to restore the mausoleums, landscape their territories, build hotels, teahouses, shopping complexes and parking lots. 

The distance between these complexes is 122 kilometers. Shavkat Mirziyoyev gave instructions on organizing a modern infrastructure along the roads linking the mausoleums. In addition, the need was noted for organizing a special faculty on studying the history of Bukhara in Bukhara State University. 

Along the roads linking the mausoleums of seven spiritual guides, it is necessary to establish stands with information about their lives and activities, for pilgrims. To do this, it is necessary to pay attention to training personnel, emphasized the President. 

The Head of the state considered each of the submitted projects, gave instructions on their development. 
 

 

Abu Bakir Urozov, UzA
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A unique “instrument of intellect” created in Samarkand in the 18th century at the Center for Islamic Civilization!

03.10.2025   33987   2 min.
A unique “instrument of intellect” created in Samarkand in the 18th century at the Center for Islamic Civilization!

Uzbekistan’s first auction house — Art Vernissage — donates a unique artifact to the Center for Islamic Civilization

During the international expert forum “The Legacy of the Great Past — the Basis of an Enlightened Future” held in Tashkent, the country’s first auction house, Art Vernissage, presented the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan with a rare 18th-century artifact a brass astrolabe created in Samarkand in 1711.

This 21-cm scientific instrument is equipped with interchangeable plates, allowing its use across different geographical latitudes. Thanks to this feature, the astrolabe was considered a multifunctional scientific device of its time.

For reference: in the Islamic world, the astrolabe was not merely an astronomical tool but a symbol that combined scientific progress, practical application, religious devotion, and artistic mastery. It served as a reliable guide not only for astronomers but also for travelers, sailors, and merchants.

Great scholars such as Al-Khwarizmi, Al-Fargani, and Al-Biruni described in detail the structure and use of the astrolabe in their works, further highlighting its prominent role in Islamic civilization.

“This perfect instrument, especially between the 15th and 18th centuries, was recognized as one of the most advanced devices in the world. We hope this astrolabe, now part of the Center’s exhibition, will reflect the profound knowledge and craftsmanship of Islamic scholars and leave a lasting impression on all visitors”, said Shavkat Sultanov, Director of the Art Vernissage auction house.

This donation has further enriched the Center’s exhibition and strengthened the country’s intellectual environment and cultural dialogue.

As a reminder: at the international forum held at the Center on September 26–27 this year, more than 100 experts scholars and researchers, heads of museums and libraries, and heritage specialists from over 20 countries took part. Representatives of prestigious institutions such as IRCICA, ICESCO, TURKSOY, the World Islamic League, Oxford University, the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Christie’s contributed with lectures and analyses.

The international community highly praised President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s initiatives to preserve the humanistic essence of Islam and to foster intercultural dialogue.