Margilan Opens Burhaniddin Marginani Cultural Complex

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — A ceremonial opening of the Burhaniddin Marginani scientific, educational and tourism complex took place in the city of Margilan, attended by Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Addressing the audience, the head of state congratulated residents of the Ferghana region and said the new complex would play an important role not only for Margilan but for the entire Ferghana Valley.

He noted that the region is undergoing consistent socio-economic development under a program extending to 2030. In particular, the airport in Kokand has been restored, while modern industrial enterprises, educational and healthcare institutions, cultural facilities, IT parks, and “Yangi Uzbekistan” residential areas are being developed in Margilan and other cities.

The president said these measures are aimed at improving living standards, creating достойные working conditions, and strengthening the principles of the “New Uzbekistan.” He also highlighted the region’s growing role as a venue for major international and national events.

Kokand regularly hosts the International Festival of Folk Applied Arts, Rishtan holds a pottery festival, and Ferghana hosts regional cooperation forums involving Central Asian countries.

In recent years, Uzbekistan has been actively developing tourism complexes that combine traditional architectural styles with modern standards. Among such projects, the president cited developments in Samarkand, including the “Great Silk Road” complex and the Imam Bukhari center, the “Arda Khiva” international tourism center in Khorezm, and the Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent. Exhibitions at the latter also highlight the historical legacy of the Ferghana region, including the contributions of Ahmad al-Fergani and Burhaniddin Marginani.

According to official data, around 3 million tourists visited Uzbekistan in the first quarter of this year, while exports of tourism services exceeded US$1.1 billion.

In his remarks, the president emphasized the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of the Ferghana Valley, noting the contributions of prominent poets, writers, scholars, and artists. He also announced plans to further preserve and promote this legacy, including the creation of specialized schools for young talents.

The newly opened complex spans 35 hectares and includes an institute of Islamic jurisprudence, a maqom theater, an open-air amphitheater, a local history museum, an avenue of writers and artists, a crafts center, hotels, and service facilities. It is designed to promote the study of Burhaniddin Marginani’s scholarly heritage, as well as the development of crafts and pilgrimage tourism.

The president expressed confidence that the complex would become one of the region’s key landmarks and an important element of the country’s cultural landscape, noting the symbolic significance of its location in Margilan, historically regarded as a center of learning.

The opening ceremony concluded with a concert program featuring folklore ensembles, performers, and traditional cultural performances, creating a festive atmosphere for guests and local residents.