Arabic calligraphy and Islamic art enthusiasts will bear witness to the inscription of the full text of the Holy Quran during the ninth session of the Ramadan Forum for Quran Calligraphy, which is to be hosted by the country’s Minister of Culture, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan.
From June 18-20, as many as 30 calligraphers from 16 countries will write in Al Thuluth script – widely considered to be the most beautiful and the most difficult calligraphic form.
The forum is one of the most important specialised cultural events on the international agenda in the field of Arabic calligraphy and Islamic arts. Its main aim is to support the arts and literature of the Arabic language represented by the art of Arabic calligraphy not only at the local level but also globally.
“Over the past years, the Holy Quran Calligraphy Forum along with the International Burda Award reflected an exceptional case in the march of Arabic calligraphy and Islamic decoration, making the UAE the centre of the attention of international calligraphers.
“We can proudly say that the UAE, through such huge events, has paved the way for the development of Arabic calligraphy and the revival of many scripts which today’s calligraphers have forgotten about,” says Sheikh Nahyan, adding that the event falls within the framework of the Ministry’s interest in heritage, culture, the Arabic language and the introduction of the value of the art of calligraphy to new generations.
The event is free and open to the public to join the calligraphers at the InterContinental Hotel in Festival City Dubai from 10pm-2am between the 23rd and the 25th days of Ramadan (June 18-20).
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