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Avesta.tj — In a report published by a Tajikistan-based news outlet, it is announced that a Calligraphy School has been established at the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan. According to the report, this initiative, proposed within the framework of a scientific conference dedicated to the 690th anniversary of Amir Temur, is regarded as an important educational and scholarly platform aimed at continuing the calligraphic traditions of the Timurid era, preserving manuscript heritage, and studying it on a scientific basis.

It has been officially announced that a Calligraphy School has been established under the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan. This significant academic and educational project was unveiled at the conference titled “The Calligraphic Heritage of the Timurid Era — Continuity of Traditions,” dedicated to the 690th anniversary of Amir Temur.

The conference brought together leading experts in the fields of Islamic art, history, and philology, becoming an important platform for comprehensive discussions on the spiritual and cultural significance of calligraphy.

It was noted that the initiative to establish a Calligraphy School under the Islamic Civilization Center was proposed by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on January 29, 2025. A year later, this initiative received broad support from international organizations and was officially launched within the framework of a conference dedicated to the Timurid civilization.

In his speech, the Center’s Director Firdavs Abdukhalikov emphasized the importance of this initiative, noting that the establishment of the Calligraphy School represents a logical continuation of large-scale reforms aimed at preserving and promoting the country’s cultural heritage.

As highlighted during the event, the art of calligraphy reached a high level of development during the Timurid era and became a symbol of cultural flourishing. After establishing a centralized state, Amir Temur gathered the most skilled calligraphers from various regions in the capital. During this period, scripts such as thuluth, nasta‘liq, and kufic flourished, and rare manuscripts were produced. Among them, the famous “Baysunghur Qur’an” is recognized as an outstanding example of that era.

International experts also highly praised this initiative. In particular, Mahmud Erol Kılıç emphasized the place of Islamic calligraphy in world culture and its high aesthetic and spiritual value. Likewise, Coşkun Yılmaz provided information about rare manuscripts preserved in the Suleymaniye Library, noting that a large portion of them are connected to the history of Central Asia. Shali Shahsavari described the Timurid period as a true era of intellectual and cultural renaissance.

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