Culture & Arts

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Through Islamic-Inspired Art ——————————————- A new exhibition in east London is using Islamic-inspired art and historical references to explore the long presence of Muslim communities in Europe, while addressing contemporary debates over…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

Manchester Celebrates Islamic Arts, Challenging Cultural Stereotypes ……………. The British city of Manchester hosted a prominent cultural event celebrating Islamic arts, highlighted by the Macfest Islamic Arts Awards, which brought together artists, academics, and community leaders. The event showcased the…

Russia’s Saratov hosts presentation of Islamic calligraphy —————————————– A cultural ceremony in Saratov, Russia, highlighted the spiritual and artistic depth of Islamic calligraphy during the presentation of a new book dedicated to this traditional art form. According to muslimsaroundtheworld, the…

Rome Unveils Silver Coin Series Honoring the Three Abrahamic Faiths …………… Rome has unveiled a new collection of silver coins celebrating the three Abrahamic faiths—Islam, Christianity, and Judaism—in a cultural initiative aimed at promoting interfaith coexistence. The project, launched by…