Culture & Arts

Study Highlights Islamic Artistic Influences on the Bayeux Tapestry ————————————— A cultural study has highlighted the influence of Islamic arts and craftsmanship on the Bayeux Tapestry, one of Europe’s best-known medieval visual artworks, pointing to a wider network of artistic…

London Store Video Draws Attention to Gender-Separated Queues ———————————————- A video filmed inside an Asian grocery store in East London has drawn attention after showing male and female shoppers forming separate queues while receiving food products, highlighting how some Muslims…

Washington Hosts Exhibition of Islamic Art Masterpieces from Louvre ——————————————– The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in Washington is hosting the exhibition “From the Louvre: Masterpieces of Islamic Art,” featuring 26 exceptional works from the Islamic art collections of…

Rare Miniature Qur’an Manuscript Attracts Attention at Abu Dhabi Book Fair —————————————– A rare miniature copy of the Holy Qur’an, dating back nearly 130 years, has drawn significant interest from visitors at the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, where…

Two Days Dedicated to Arabic Calligraphy at Grand Mosque of Paris —————————————– The Grand Mosque of Paris will host two days of activities dedicated to Arabic calligraphy on September 19 and 20, as part of its centenary celebrations and the…

Malaysia’s Islamic Arts Museum showcases rare Qur’ans, manuscripts from across Islamic world ————————————————- The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, which opened in 1998, houses one of Southeast Asia’s most important collections of Islamic heritage, featuring more than 10,000 artifacts and works…

London Exhibition Explores Muslim Heritage, Migration and Identity Through Islamic-Inspired Art ——————————————- A new exhibition in east London is using Islamic-inspired art and historical references to explore the long presence of Muslim communities in Europe, while addressing contemporary debates over…

Poland Explores Establishing Museum to Preserve History, Cultural Heritage of Muslim Tatars in Podlaskie ————————————————— Poland is considering the establishment of a dedicated museum documenting the history and heritage of the Muslim Tatar community in the Podlaskie region, as part…

UNESCO Emphasizes Role of Cultural Diversity in Sustainable Development and Dialogue Among Nations ——————————– The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, has stated that cultural diversity plays an important role in strengthening dialogue among societies and achieving sustainable…

Restoring Reef Fish Could Boost Global Food Security, Study Finds ……… New research suggests that restoring coral reef fish populations could significantly increase sustainable seafood production, potentially providing millions of people with much-needed nutrition, as reported by ScienceDaily. Scientists say…