A School of Calligraphy has been established at the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan. This important scientific and educational project was announced at a seminar dedicated to the 690th anniversary of the birth of the great statesman Amir Temur, on the theme "The Calligraphic Heritage of the Timurid Era – Continuity of Traditions."
The seminar served as an important platform, uniting leading experts in the fields of Islamic art, history, and philology, to broadly discuss the spiritual and cultural significance of the art of calligraphy.
- The initiative to open the School of Calligraphy at the Center of Islamic Civilization was proposed by our esteemed President on January 29, 2025. A year later, with the support of all international organizations, this project was launched within the framework of a conference dedicated to Timurid civilization. The establishment of the School of Calligraphy is a logical continuation of the large-scale reforms in our country aimed at preserving and promoting cultural heritage, - said F. Abdukholikov in his speech addressed to the event participants.
As noted, during the Timurid era, the art of calligraphy reached its peak of development, becoming a symbol of cultural flourishing. According to information presented by scholars, after Amir Temur established a centralized state, he gathered the most skilled calligraphers from various regions to the capital. The Suls, Nasta'liq, and Kufic scripts reached their zenith. Grand works such as the "Baysunghur" copy of the Holy Quran were created.
International experts highly appreciated this initiative. In particular, IRCICA Director General Mahmud Erol Kılıç shared his thoughts on the place of Islamic calligraphy in world culture and its high aesthetic and spiritual value. President of Turkey's Manuscript Works Administration, Coşkun Yılmaz, provided information about the unique manuscripts preserved in the Süleymaniye Library, emphasizing that a large part of them are related to the history of Central Asia. Director of the Al-Furqan Islamic Heritage Foundation in Great Britain, Ali Gheissari, assessed the Timurid era as a true period of educational and cultural awakening.
It is emphasized that the School of Calligraphy will operate not only as an educational institution but also as a scientific-research and cultural center. Within its framework, plans include training specialists, preserving and restoring manuscripts, as well as developing international cooperation.
