New York Mayor Eric Adams Visits Tashkent’s Islamic Civilisation Centre
New York mayor Eric Adams has led a delegation to the Centre of Islamic Civilisation in Tashkent which was established on the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
The visitors were briefed on the centre’s main areas of work, its educational mission and its deep historical collection which includes ancient manuscripts, rare artefacts and modern interactive displays.
«While touring the Islamic Civilization Center, I gained a deeper understanding that the true essence of Islam is a great civilization based on peace, humanism and rich historical heritage. Every person who comes here has the opportunity to honestly see and rediscover Islam’s tremendous contribution to world civilization,» Adams said.
He noted that the use of video content, interactive technologies and AI-based visual tools leaves a strong impression and helps make the exhibition accessible for people of all ages.
During the visit, the mayor also viewed sections dedicated to the pre-Islamic era and the period known as the First Renaissance, and toured the Hall of the Holy Quran.
The First Renaissance is a recognised term among scholars which refers to the flourishing of science, culture and philosophy in Central Asia during the ninth to twelfth centuries, particularly in Bukhara, Samarkand, Khorezm and other cities of the region.
Kursiv also reports that Eric Adams met with Tashkent mayor Shavkat Umurzakov.
