On 24 October 2023 lead researcher of al- Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences, a well-known scholar, Prof., Dr. Ashraf Ahmedov has been awarded with a badge “Descendants of Biruni” by the Biruni Public Fund.

The award ceremony was held in the conference hall of the Institute. It was attended by the staff of the institute, scholars and the director of the Biruni Public Fund. At the event, the scholar’s work in studying Biruni’s heritage was highly appreciated.