{"id":124921,"date":"2025-05-14T11:01:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T08:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/?p=124921"},"modified":"2025-05-14T11:01:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T08:01:50","slug":"malaysia-to-host-major-islamic-arts-festival-in-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/124921-malaysia-to-host-major-islamic-arts-festival-in-august-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Malaysia to host major Islamic arts festival in August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Malaysian city of Bintulu in Sarawak is set to host the third edition of the International Islamic Arts Festival (iFest 2025) from August 18 to 23. Organized by Universiti Putra Malaysia in collaboration with the state\u2019s Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, the event will run under the theme \u201cIslamic Arts as a Catalyst for National Prosperity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to The Sarawak Tribune, the festival will showcase a modern vision of Islamic civilization through artistic and interactive programs that merge creativity with spiritual and cultural identity. iFest 2025 will feature six main competitions: Islamic calligraphy, archery, Quran recitation, religious oratory, storytelling, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open to students and the general public alike, the event aims to foster unity and values-based education. 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