An international scientific and applied symposium will be organized in partnership with Karabük University Cengiz Aytmatov Turkish World Application and Research Center, and hosted by Kokand University of the Republic of Uzbekistan, to commemorate the 885th anniversary of the birth of Nizami Ganjavi and the 585th anniversary of the birth of Ali Shir Navayi.

 

The symposium, which will be held at Kokand University on February 12, 2026, will be titled:

“The Literary Legacy of Nizami and Navayi: The Harmony of Artistic Imagery and Human Philosophy”.

 

The symposium will examine the artistic thought, human philosophy, understanding of perfection, and concepts of love and spirituality found in the works of Nizami Ganjavi and Ali Shir Navayi, two major representatives of classical Eastern literature, within the framework of modern scientific approaches. Furthermore, the place of these two great thinkers in world literature and their mutual interactions will be evaluated.

 

The symposium will be held under the following main headings:

 

 

Abstract Submission:

 

Researchers wishing to participate in the symposium should send their abstracts to imomaliyevamusharrafxon@gmail.com by February 4, 2026.

 

Participation Requirements:

Participation in the symposium is free of charge. Accepted papers will be published in the symposium book, and participants will receive certificates.

 

Contact:

Those wishing to obtain information about participation in the symposium and the organization process can contact the Cengiz Aytmatov Turkish World Application and Research Center of Karabük University.

 

All academics and researchers interested in the field are invited to this international symposium, which aims to address the common literary and intellectual heritage of the Turkic world at a scientific level.

 

Click here for the symposium information document.