From visual art to an interactive audio listening station, the new exhibition shines a light on the art of beautiful writing.

Addressing the participants of the exhibition, Butt said that Islamic calligraphy has a very close relationship with the Quran. Quranic verses and surahs are well-used in this style of calligraphy.

KHATTAT For local calligraphy artist Khairi Izat Amir, his deep passion for the art of calligraphy has fostered a profound love for this Islamic art form. Sharing his journey, Khairi Izat, 31, ...

"Islamic calligraphy is a unique way to showcase creativity while promoting the values and message of Islam." said Makshudul Alom, CEO of Youth Opportunities.

Yet despite its centuries-old history and popularity in countries from Iran to Spain, scholarship on the form has remained limited and flawed. Muthanna/Mirror Writing in Islamic Calligraphy provides a ...

The Punjab Arts Council (PAC) recently organised national-level Islamic calligraphy competitions in collaboration with Ashraf ul Qalm Calligraphy Foundation. On the occasion, Interim Minister ...

Unesco on Tuesday added Arabic calligraphy, a key tradition in the Arab and Islamic worlds, to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. A total of 16 Muslim-majority countries, led by Saudi Arabia, ...

“Calligraphy is culture. It’s not just letters; I want people to see the beauty of Islam and art,” said Hassan, who also creates a fusion of khat using Arabic and Chinese scripts.

Amira Noshokaty , Sunday 12 Jun 2022 Last week, Cairo witnessed the seventh edition of the Cairo International Biennale of the Arabic Calligraphy Art under the auspices of Minister of Culture Ines ...

Arabic calligraphy has a rich history spanning a millennium. As Islam forbids portraying images of sentient beings, artists in Muslim countries turned to calligraphy for the beautification of ...