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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This valuable artifact is part of a vast collection of ancient books and manuscripts that embody the rich history and legacy of the past, preserved on pages that tell the stories of ancestors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the standout pieces in the Hakami Library collection is the Najdi-script Quran, making it one of the most significant exhibits. The library, which has amassed rare books and manuscripts over years of passionate searching, also features a small manuscript of Ibn al-Hajib’s work on Arabic language\u2014a rarity for its time when most manuscripts were large in size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some of the library\u2019s most prized manuscripts date back over 400 years, including a manuscript from 1146 AH. The 2024 Riyadh International Book Fair, held from September 26 to October 5 under the theme “Riyadh Reads,” is a major cultural event, attracting publishers, authors, and intellectuals from around the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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