Culture & Arts
Hazara Calligraphers Shine at International Competition
February 5, 2025
Hazara Calligraphers Shine at International Competition
Three talented calligraphers from Haripur, Pakistan, have achieved remarkable recognition at an international calligraphy competition held in the United States, The Express Tribune reported. The event, organized by the Islamic Arts Society, featured participants from 22 countries and focused on…
48th Baghdad International Fair kicks off with participation of 20 countries
February 2, 2025
48th Baghdad International Fair kicks off with participation of 20 countries
The 48th edition of the Baghdad International Fair officially opened on Saturday, featuring participation from 20 countries and over 1,000 local and international companies. The event highlights Iraq’s growing ability to attract investments and strengthen trade and cultural exchange. Minister…
Iranian Artist Unveils Metal-Engraved Qurans in Qatar
January 17, 2025
Iranian Artist Unveils Metal-Engraved Qurans in Qatar
An Iranian artist has unveiled four unique editions of the Holy Quran, intricately engraved on metal sheets, in Qatar, Tehran Times reported. The artist, Seifollah Mohammadpouram, is renowned for his expertise in Quranic engravings and has showcased his exceptional craftsmanship…
Celebrating Arabic: AI meets heritage on World Arabic Language Day
December 18, 2024
Celebrating Arabic: AI meets heritage on World Arabic Language Day
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…
Sharjah Museum unveils “Eternal Letters” Quranic manuscript exhibition
November 21, 2024
Sharjah Museum unveils “Eternal Letters” Quranic manuscript exhibition
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…
Lahore hosts “Islamic Arts” exhibition on World Islamic Art Day
November 21, 2024
Lahore hosts “Islamic Arts” exhibition on World Islamic Art Day
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…
Iraqi calligraphers showcase Quranic art at Baghdad Exhibition
October 22, 2024
Iraqi calligraphers showcase Quranic art at Baghdad Exhibition
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…
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…