Islamic Civilization Center enters Guinness World Records (video)

On April 13, the Islamic Civilization Center in Tashkent was officially included in the Guinness World Records. This was reported by a QALAMPIR.UZ correspondent attending the announcement ceremony.

According to officials, the center’s museum has been recognized as the “largest Islamic civilization museum.” The complex is located within the well-known Hazrati Imam Complex and occupies an area of 10 hectares. The building consists of three floors, measuring 161 meters in length and 118 meters in width. Its dome reaches a height of 65 meters, while the total usable area exceeds 42,000 square meters. These unique specifications formed the basis for its inclusion in the Guinness World Records.

For reference, the center was built in accordance with traditional national architectural styles and can be accessed from four sides through four main portals. These portals and the exterior arches are adorned with verses from the Quran and hadiths reflecting themes of knowledge, tolerance, humanity, and respect for parents. The ground floor houses a museum with an exhibition area of nearly 8,350 square meters, as well as a 550-seat conference hall. The second floor includes a library with collections of manuscripts, lithographs, printed and electronic literature, reading halls, and facilities for international organizations and research institutions.

Beneath the dome, a special mapping hologram has been created, initially displaying an image of the universe with stars shimmering across the ceiling. The star composition under the dome is based on the night sky visible over Tashkent. To create this effect, 90 Swarovski crystals and more than 650 lights were used, giving the hall a particularly majestic appearance.

The center also houses the famous Uthman Quran, along with 114 rare Quran manuscripts associated with Uzbekistan and created during various historical periods. These include unique copies from the Samanid, Karakhanid, Ghaznavid, Timurid, Shaybanid and other eras.

The center has received international recognition, including the Avicenna Prize in France. It was also listed by the Smithsonian Institution’s publication Smithsonian Magazine as one of the 10 most anticipated museums in the world for 2026. Additionally, Condé Nast Traveler included it among the museums to visit in June 2026, while BBC Travel named it among the world’s most anticipated museum openings.

It is worth noting that on March 17 this year, Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Islamic Civilization Center together with members of the public.