Culture & Arts

Dearborn, Michigan, hosted the inaugural “America International Arab Culture, Arts, and Book Fair” last weekend at the Ford Performing Arts Center, as part of National Arab American Heritage Month. The four-day event aimed to highlight Arab cultural contributions in the…

The 29th Muscat International Book Fair in Oman is attracting record crowds, with over 70,000 visitors attending in a single day, Anadolu Agency reported. The annual event, held in the Omani capital since April 24, runs through Saturday under the…

Yale University’s Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library has launched “Taught by the Pen: The World of Islamic Manuscripts”, a landmark exhibition running through August 10, the university’s website reported. The showcase features 150 artifacts from Yale’s collection of nearly…

French scholar Éléonore Cellard’s research highlights the profound link between the Quran, Arabic language, and culture, Iqna reported. Cellard, an expert in Quranic manuscripts, emphasizes the Quran’s role as a foundation of eloquent Arabic, alongside ancient poetry. Cellard’s work, begun…

A recent report highlights the intriguing history of approximately 40,000 Arabic and Islamic manuscripts housed in Germany’s largest public libraries, revealing the complex relationship between Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, Iqna reported citing an article from Al Jazeera.…

An Afghan female artist has embroidered the entire text of the Holy Quran using thread and needle on fabric, Abna24 reported. This young artist, hailing from the Tolk district of Afghanistan, has dedicated five years to create the Quran in…

Sotheby’s London is set to host its biannual “Arts of the Islamic World & India” auction on April 29, featuring an exceptional collection of Islamic manuscripts and ceramic pieces that span over 500 years, The Jerusalem Post reported. This sale…

The demand for Islamic manuscripts, particularly those from the Maghreb, is on the rise as collectors recognize their unique calligraphic styles and rich historical contexts, says an article published on Arab News. These manuscripts, dating back over a thousand years,…

The Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale University has launched its first public exhibition of Islamic manuscripts, titled “Taught by the Pen: The World of Islamic Manuscripts,” which opened on February 24, Yale Daily News reported. This exhibition…

The University of Houston hosted, the 11th Annual Islamic Arts Festival in November 2024—the largest and oldest of its kind in the United States—bringing together artists and visitors from across the country to celebrate Islamic art, culture and heritage. The…