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A Calligraphy School has been established at the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan. This important scientific and educational project was announced during a seminar titled “The Calligraphic Heritage of the Timurid Era — Continuity of Traditions,” dedicated to the 690th anniversary of the birth of the great commander Amir Temur.

The seminar brought together leading experts in Islamic art, history, and philology, serving as an important platform for a broad discussion on the spiritual and cultural significance of calligraphy.

“The initiative to establish a Calligraphy School at the Islamic Civilization Center was proposed by our esteemed President on January 29, 2025. One year later, this initiative received support from all international organizations, and within the framework of the conference dedicated to Timurid civilization, the project was officially launched. The establishment of the Calligraphy School is a logical continuation of the large-scale reforms aimed at preserving and promoting our cultural heritage,” said Firdavs Abdukhalikov in his address to the participants.

As noted, during the Timurid era, the art of calligraphy reached its peak and became a symbol of cultural flourishing. According to scholars, after establishing a centralized state, Amir Temur gathered the most skilled calligraphers from various regions in the capital. Scripts such as Thuluth, Nasta‘liq, and Kufic reached their highest development. Masterpieces such as the “Boysunghur” manuscript of the Qur’an were produced.

International experts highly praised this initiative. In particular, IRCICA Director General Mahmud Erol Kılıç spoke about the role of Islamic calligraphy in world culture and its high aesthetic and spiritual value. Chairman of the Turkish Manuscripts Institution, Coşkun Yılmaz, provided information about rare manuscripts preserved in the Süleymaniye Library, noting that a significant portion of them is connected to the history of Central Asia. Sali Shahsivari, Director of the Al-Furqan Islamic Heritage Foundation in the United Kingdom, described the Timurid era as a true period of intellectual and cultural renaissance.

It was emphasized that the Calligraphy School will function not only as an educational institution but also as a scientific research and cultural center. Its activities will include training specialists, preserving and restoring manuscripts, and developing international cooperation.