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Harvard University delegation’s visit to Uzbekistan has begun with great enthusiasm!
March 18 , 2025
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A warm welcome was given to 46 Harvard master’s students, doctoral candidates, and researchers upon their arrival in our capital.
The visit started with a tour of the Hazrati Imam ensemble, including the Hazrati Imam Mosque, Barakkhan Madrasah, and Tilla Sheikh Mosque, as well as the Center for Islamic Civilization, which was built as a symbol of our national identity, science, education and culture. Guests were provided with extensive information about the lives, academic contributions, and legacies of great scholars of the Islamic world.
The Harvard delegation’s journey in Uzbekistan continues in the ancient city of Bukhara. The distinguished guests were welcomed and hosted by the Bukhara regional prosecutor’s office and local authorities in accordance with our traditions.
They visited Labi Hovuz, one of the city’s central squares, and the statue of the legendary national hero Khoja Nasreddin Effendi. They also explored the Nadir Divan Begi Madrasah to the east of the pond and the Kukeldash Madrasah to the north.
The grand architectural ensemble of Poyi Kalon at Bukhara’s Registan Square, including the Mir Arab and Amir Alimkhan madrasahs and the Bolo Hauz complex, left a profound impression on the foreign delegation.
Additionally, the guests visited the architectural monument Chashmai Ayyub and the Ismail Samani Mausoleum, which has been preserved for over ten centuries.
Bukhara’s monuments, historical sites, architectural masterpieces, pilgrimage places, ancient walls, and bustling bazaars continue to captivate the Harvard visitors with their rich history and mystique. Throughout the journey, they are experiencing the enchanting atmosphere of the East firsthand.
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