International Congress On 'Spiritual Heritage and Enlightenment in Central Asia' Under Way at Center for Islamic Civilization, Tashkent

-  Significant international event being held at the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientists and historians from around the world are gathering in Uzbekistan for a major congress on spiritual heritage and enlightenment in Central Asia, starting today (Thursday).

Under the title 'Central Asia: Common Spiritual and Educational Heritage – Common Future', the congress brings together more than 300 participants from international organizations, diplomatic corps, academic and cultural institutions, as well as scientists and academics from Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan.

The event is aimed at understanding the role of the spiritual and scientific heritage of the people of Central Asia as the basis for their unity, interaction and sustainable development. Particular attention is being paid to the contribution to the preservation, study and popularization of the common cultural heritage, as well as the implementation of international initiatives aimed at the development of science, education and intercultural dialogue.

One of the most important events leading up to the Congress was the arrival of one of the greatest and most sacred manuscripts of Islamic history, the Mushaf Uthman, which was transcribed during the time of Caliph Uthman (R.A.). It was transferred from the Muyi Muborak Madrasah Museum, within the Hazrati Imam complex in Tashkent, to the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan. The Muftiate will henceforth continue its activities at the Center for Islamic Civilization, in a special block built for it.

The Congress event has been organized by the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, the Committee for Religious Affairs and the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Uzbekistan.

Staging the forum within  the Center is symbolic: the complex embodies the 1,000-year history of the region, the Renaissance and the modern development of New Uzbekistan. It serves as a platform for studying the civilizational heritage, educating young people and strengthening international cultural dialogue.

Within the region there is now a noticeable rise in education and science. New formats of cooperation between researchers are being formed, academic exchanges and scientific initiatives to preserve cultural heritage and developing modern scientific thought are progressing. And a growing number of projects are being built on partnerships and joint contributions from scientists around the world.