Culture & Arts
Russia plans to include Arabic in Unified State Exam within two years
October 22, 2024
Russia plans to include Arabic in Unified State Exam within two years
The Russian Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science has announced plans to introduce Arabic as a subject in the Unified State Exam, a process expected to take around two years to develop and implement. In its statement, the…
Controversy erupts over discovery of hidden tomb in Petra, Jordan
October 21, 2024
Controversy erupts over discovery of hidden tomb in Petra, Jordan
The discovery of a hidden underground tomb in Jordan’s Petra by American archaeologists has sparked widespread controversy among archaeologists. The archaeological site is believed to date back to the 1st century BCE. A report from the American Center for Archaeological…
Exhibition of rare Quranic manuscripts opens in Tatarstan’s Kazan
October 18, 2024
Exhibition of rare Quranic manuscripts opens in Tatarstan’s Kazan
The Ibn Sina Center, in collaboration with the Noor International Microfilm Center, has inaugurated an exhibition showcasing rare Quranic manuscripts and their interpretations at the Kremlin Museum of Islamic Culture in Kazan, Tatarstan. The exhibition features a collection of Islamic…
12th-century hijri Najdi-style Holy Quran showcases rich heritage at Riyadh Book Fair
October 8, 2024
12th-century hijri Najdi-style Holy Quran showcases rich heritage at Riyadh Book Fair
At the Riyadh International Book Fair, a rare Quran manuscript written in the “Najdi” script, featuring part of Surah Al-Baqarah, dating back to the 12th century Hijri, was on display. This valuable artifact is part of a vast collection of…
Over 200 artworks at festival to promote understanding between muslims and non-Muslims in US
September 30, 2024
Over 200 artworks at festival to promote understanding between muslims and non-Muslims in US
The Detroit Free Press recently reported the opening of one of the city’s most important annual festivals, focused on bridging the gap between Muslim and non-Muslim communities through a specific form of artistic interest. According to the report followed by…
Islamic Arts Society organizes its 11th Annual Islamic Arts Festival at University of Houston
September 23, 2024
Islamic Arts Society organizes its 11th Annual Islamic Arts Festival at University of Houston
The Islamic Arts Society has announced the organization of its 11th annual Islamic Arts Festival, which will take place at the University of Houston on 9-10 November , 2024. This festival is one of the largest cultural events in the…
Van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’ captures hidden atmospheric turbulence, study suggests
September 18, 2024
Van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’ captures hidden atmospheric turbulence, study suggests
Vincent van Gogh’s “The Starry Night”, often regarded as one of the greatest artworks, has long been interpreted as a reflection of his mental state. However, a new study by researchers in China and France suggests the painting holds more…
Oldest copy of Holy Quran in China attracts thousands of visitors daily at Qinghai Mosque
September 8, 2024
Oldest copy of Holy Quran in China attracts thousands of visitors daily at Qinghai Mosque
The Qinghai Mosque in China houses the oldest copy of the Holy Quran in the country, attracting around 6,000 visitors daily. This historical manuscript dates back between 11 to 13 centuries and is handwritten, consisting of 867 pages that include…
Ardent Christian admirer and poet of Ahlulbayt George Hanna Shukur passes away
September 6, 2024
Ardent Christian admirer and poet of Ahlulbayt George Hanna Shukur passes away
The Lebanese poet and writer, George Hanna Shukur, an ardent Christian admirer of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, passed away on Tuesday after a long illness. Shukur, a Christian poet known for his profound loyalty to Imam Hussain, peace be…
Archeological mission discovers tombs containing Greek and Roman mummies in Egypt’s Aswan
June 25, 2024
Archeological mission discovers tombs containing Greek and Roman mummies in Egypt’s Aswan
A joint Egyptian-Italian archaeological mission working in the city of Aswan (southern Egypt) has discovered a group of family tombs dating back to the Late Antiquity and the Greco-Roman period, containing mummies, near the Aga Khan Mausoleum west of the…