Within the framework of the project, an academy, a library, an archive and a manuscript fund will be built. There will also be a conference hall for 300 seats.

The archive and the manuscript fund will be replenished with ancient manuscripts, lithograph books, historical documents, antiquities relating to scientific and religious schools founded by great scientists and religious figures living in the territory of modern Uzbekistan, as well as modern research works in Uzbekistan and abroad in this direction.

The Center will also receive nine secondary special and two higher educational institutions of religious direction.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev said that this center will be the face of Uzbekistan in the sphere of propaganda of Islam. Therefore, it is necessary to pay special attention to its appearance and use high quality building materials. It is necessary to abandon the ordinary, template projects, invent new forms and design styles, Uzbek leader said.

The President proposed to rename the Center of Islamic Culture to the Center for Islamic Civilization.

Uzbek President also received information about new housing for residents, who will move to a new place of residence in connection with the construction of the center.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev talked with heads of state and public organizations, the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, imam-hatibs, and mahalla activists.