A school of calligraphy has been established at the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan. This was announced at a seminar titled "The Legacy of Calligraphy of the Timurid Era - Continuity of Traditions", held in the capital dedicated to the 690th anniversary of the birth of the great commander Amir Temur.
It is noted that the school serves not only as an educational institution but also as a research and cultural center. Within its framework, it is planned to train specialists, preserve and restore manuscripts, and develop international cooperation.
"The initiative to open a school of calligraphy at the Center of Islamic Civilization was proposed by our esteemed President on January 29, 2025. A year later, this initiative was supported by all international organizations, and the project was launched as part of a conference dedicated to the Timurid civilization. The establishment of the school of calligraphy is a logical continuation of large-scale reforms aimed at preserving and promoting cultural heritage in our country", said Firdavs Abdukhalikov, Head of the Center and Chairman of WOSCU.
According to data provided by scholars, after establishing a centralized state, Amir Temur gathered the most skilled calligraphers from various regions in the capital. The types of suls, nasta'liq, and kufi calligraphy reached their peak. Magnificent works such as the "Boysunkur" copy of the Holy Quran were written. During the Timurid era, the art of calligraphy reached a high peak of development and became a symbol of cultural progress.