Culture & Arts

World Arabic Language Day, observed annually on December 18 since 2012, highlights the significance of Arabic as a global language. Spoken by over 450 million people and recognized as an official language in nearly 25 countries, Arabic remains a cornerstone…

The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization opened the Eternal Letters: Quranic Manuscripts from the Abdulrahman Al Owais Collection exhibition on November 20, 2024. Spanning 1,300 years of history, the exhibition showcases 81 Quranic manuscripts, many displayed publicly for the first…

An “Islamic Arts” exhibition opened in Lahore, Pakistan, at the renowned Alhamra Hall in Punjab, coinciding with World Islamic Art Day. The event features works by prominent artists, including Lahore Calligraphers’ Association President Irfan Qureshi, whose pieces captivated visitors. Speakers…

An exhibition dedicated to the calligraphy of the Holy Quran opened yesterday in Baghdad, at the Ministry of Culture. Featuring top Iraqi calligraphers, including one female artist, each participant contributed by inscribing a section of the Quran. The event, supported…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…