Today, 9 February, the 583rd anniversary of the birth of our great-grandfather, a great Uzbek poet, philosopher and statesman, who was born in the city of Herat in 1441, is being widely celebrated.

Since this morning, the public of Samarkand region, in particular teachers, students of “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage with honours laid a wreath at the foot of the monument to our great-grandfather Navoi, installed in the Central Park named after Alisher Navoi.

It was noted at the event that Navoi’s works have become invaluable spiritual heritage of the peoples of the world. Gazelles and rubai in different languages were performed. Actors of the Musical Drama Theatre presented sketches depicting Navoi’s personality.