On Monday, the Burkhoniddin Marginoni Scientific, Enlightenment, and Tourism Complex officially opened in Margilan. Named after the renowned thinker, theologian, and Islamic jurist, the ceremony was attended by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, his press service said.
Spanning 35 hectares, this "city within a city" features an institute for Islamic jurisprudence, a Maqom theater, an open-air amphitheater, and a provincial history museum. It also includes an alley dedicated to writers and artists, a craft center, hotels, and various service facilities. A standout feature is the "House of Otabek and Kumush" museum, where scenes from Abdullah Qadiri’s classic novel Days Gone By are brought to life on its walls.
The complex is designed to promote the extensive scientific legacy of Burkhoniddin Marginoni, preserve the province's ancient artisanal traditions, and bolster pilgrimage tourism.
With a total project cost of 1.7 trillion soums, the master plan was developed by the Turkish firm Studio Vertebra. The project is being executed in two stages; future additions will include a business center, a mosque for 1,500 worshippers, an additional 400 retail and service outlets, and a traditional 300-seat Oriental bazaar.
Once fully operational, the complex is expected to draw an average of 200,000 to 250,000 international tourists annually. It is projected to create 2,000 jobs, generate 52 billion soums in tax revenue, and contribute $30 million in service exports.
The history of the Fergana province is woven throughout the site. One of the complex’s four massive portals is dedicated to Kokand, highlighting the lives and achievements of both Burkhoniddin Marginoni and the great polymath Ahmad Al-Fergani.
The success of the "Burkhoniddin Marginoni" complex is set to serve as a blueprint for several upcoming landmark projects, including the "Eternal Bukhara" initiative, the infrastructure development of the Imam Moturidi Mausoleum in Samarkand, the Urda in Kokand, the Akhsikent archaeological site in Namangan, and the restoration of Tashkent's Old City.
Speaking at the ceremony, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized that the complex will play a pivotal role in the life of not just Margilan, but the entire Fergana Valley.
"Where can we raise the new generation of thinkers like Bukhari, Termezi, Fergani, Khorezmi, and Marginoni that we dream of? Naturally, it is in centers of enlightenment, science, and knowledge like this one," the President stated.
He expressed his confidence that the complex would become a defining landmark—a "calling business card"—for the Fergana province.
"Building this complex specifically in Margilan carries profound historical and symbolic weight. This blessed city has nurtured countless scholars and educators throughout the ages. Historical sources even refer to this fertile land as the 'Cradle of Enlighteners.' By drawing upon such a vast spiritual and intellectual heritage, we are beginning a new chapter in the glorious history of Margilan and all of Fergana. We have every right to be proud and inspired by this achievement!" the president remarked.
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