Samarkand chosen as Islamic World’s Cultural Capital for 2025

Samarkand has been named the Cultural Capital of the Islamic World for 2025, highlighting its rich historical and cultural heritage.

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has officially designated the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, as the Cultural Capital of the Islamic World for 2025. The announcement was made through an official statement issued on Saturday, May 24.

According to ICESCO, celebratory events will begin on Tuesday...