After gaining independence, in the process of spiritual rebirth and renewal under the leadership of President Islam Karimov, the glorious name of Amir Temur, his rich historical heritage have been restored. 1996 was declared the Year of Amir Temur in our country, his 660th anniversary was celebrated internationally, the great monuments of Temur were mounted in Tashkent, Samarkand and Shakhrisabz. A museum, a fund and an order were initiated to glorify the personality of Temur. On the initiative and with a foreword by the head of state, the \"Codes of Temur\" were reprinted in 2011.

In the years of independence, the country widely celebrates the birthday of Amir Temur each year.

According to tradition, a grand festivity to celebrate his 677th birthday was held in the central Amir Temur park in Tashkent on April 9. It was attended by members of parliament, representatives of ministries and agencies, writers, poets, scholars, students, general public and the diplomatic corps, accredited in our country.

Chairman of the International Fund of Amir Temur Nozim Khabibullaev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Italy to Uzbekistan Riccardo Manara, writer Normurod Norqobilov, Professor (PhD in Architecture) Dodo Nozilov underlined that a great attention to studying the deep heritage of Amir Temur is paid in the process of spiritual education under the guidance of President Islam Karimov. Sahib Qiron was not only the founder of one of the most powerful states in the world, the patron of science, culture and spirituality, but also had a great impact on the historical events in Asia and Europe, making an invaluable contribution to the development of world civilization.

President Islam Karimov in the preface to the latest edition of \"The codes of Temur\" notes that “…our great ancestor, the eminent creator and commander, was deeply aware that the power lies in justice, harmony and partnership rather than violence. His rare talent to run the state affairs, to find a way out of any difficult situation, a unique way of thinking astonishes any human being.”

There is a growing interest in the world to Sahib Qiran’s personality. New works, researches on outstanding personality of Amir Temur, his childhood and development years, the conditions that formed him as a statesman, a great invincible general are appearing all the time. The actor of the Uzbek national academic drama theater Tolib Muminov read a monologue of Temur from the \"Amir Temur\" drama, written by the Hero of Uzbekistan, national poet Abdulla Aripov.

The event was attended by the State Advisor to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan H.Sultanov, Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan E.Basithanova, Tashkent city mayor R.Usmanov.

*** On the same day a scientific conference on the \"science and culture in the Timurid era\" was held at the State Museum of Timurids’history. Various exhibitions, seminars, conference and other events dedicated to Amir Temur’s 677th anniversary took place in all regions of Uzbekistan. . (Source: UzA).