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At the latest headquarters meeting of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, members of the working group thoroughly discussed important issues regarding the placement of exhibits in the Qur’an Hall, the design of display cases, and the labeling of artifacts.

The delegation of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, during its official visit to the cities of Mashhad, Tehran, and Tus in Iran, closely acquainted itself with the historical and cultural heritage of this land.

The preparation process for placing exhibits and unique artifacts into the museum exposition of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan has entered an active phase. According to the latest analytical meeting held at the Center, nearly 90 percent of the main work on the Pre-Islamic Civilizations section has already been completed.

Born in 1884 in Khiva to a craftsman’s family, Avaz O‘tar holds a special place in the history of Uzbek literature as a prominent representative of the enlightenment movement. Interested in creativity from an early age, he began writing poetry at the age of 14 and, by 18, had gained recognition among the people as a poet. His ghazals and lyrical poems became folk songs and spread widely.