Uzbekistan to open children’s exhibition celebrating Islamic scholars
Interactive display to introduce young visitors to legacy of Muslim scientists like al-Biruni and al-Khwarizmi through modern technology
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan’s Center of Islamic Civilization is preparing to unveil a new interactive exhibition aimed at inspiring children to explore the legacy of Muslim scholars.
The project is being developed in partnership with 1001 Inventions, a UK-based educational organization led by Salim Ahmad. According to the Center’s press service, the initiative seeks to spark curiosity in books, discoveries, and scientific history by blending traditional storytelling with cutting-edge animation and design.
Ahmad presented the concept to the Center’s leadership, including scientific council chair Firdaus Abdukhalikov, at a recent meeting in Tashkent. He explained that the first exhibition hall will be decorated in the colors of the Uzbek flag and will feature a striking metal book illuminated by a laser beam.
The lighting will interact with a screen to animate historical scenes from the book’s pages, introducing visitors to the childhood and adult lives of Abu Rayhan al-Biruni and Muhammad al-Khwarizmi — two towering figures of the Islamic Golden Age.
Al-Biruni, born in 973, made groundbreaking contributions to astronomy, mathematics, geography, and history, producing works that influenced scholars for centuries. Al-Khwarizmi, who lived in the 9th century, is often referred to as the “father of algebra,” with his pioneering mathematical texts laying the foundations for modern arithmetic and computation.
The exhibits are being produced by leading companies in the United Kingdom and Germany. Around 80 percent of the materials have already been delivered to Uzbekistan, with the remaining components expected to arrive by the end of August.
The Center of Islamic Civilization — a state-backed initiative launched under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev — is part of a broader vision to promote an understanding of Islam as a religion rooted in knowledge, peace, and cultural heritage.
The building, which also houses a museum, is scheduled to open in late August 2025, with the children’s exhibition among its key attractions.
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