On the 140th Anniversary of Abdurauf Fitrat: The Jadid Figure's Contribution to Uzbek Culture

In 2026, the 140th anniversary of Abdurauf Fitrat — a Jadid figure, writer, scholar and statesman born in 1886 in Bukhara — is widely celebrated. His contribution to the development of Uzbek linguistics, literary studies, drama and the ideas of national awakening is recognized as significant.

Otabek YusupovFirst published on tafs uz 15 November 2026 at 10:571 min read

The key facts

In 2026, the 140th anniversary of Abdurauf Fitrat is widely celebrated
Fitrat was born in 1886 in Bukhara
He is known as a linguist, playwright, reformer and statesman

The 140th Anniversary of Fitrat's Birth

In 2026, the 140th anniversary of Abdurauf Abdurahim-oghli Fitrat — one of the major figures of the Jadid movement, a writer, scholar and statesman — is being widely celebrated. Fitrat was born in 1886 in Bukhara and, according to UzA, made an enormous contribution to the development of Uzbek linguistics, literary studies, drama and the ideas of national awakening. For the anniversary, a video about the figure's life and legacy has been prepared.