631st Anniversary of Mirzo Ulugʻbek’s Birth

Today marks the birthday of the great astronomer and mathematician, ruler of the Timurid state, and renowned statesman — Mirzo Ulugʻbek.

Raised in the spirit of traditional Islam, Mirzo Ulugʻbek remained committed to these values throughout his life and work. As an astronomer, he aimed to precisely calculate the position of celestial bodies and the passage of time — a goal he pursued with dedication and scientific rigor.

His scientific research embodied the latest advancements of his era's astronomy and held great educational and political significance. Alongside becoming a world-renowned astronomer, he laid the foundation for educational theory (didactics) in the high-level madrasa and observatory that he established, leaving a lasting legacy in the fields of science and education.