Video: Quran Calligraphy Exhibition Opens in Baghdad
Iraq’s Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities inaugurated a special Quran calligraphy exhibition on Monday, October 21.
The event, titled "Quranic Calligraphy," is organized by the Iraqi Public Arts Department in collaboration with the Islamic Arts Institute "Ibn Bawwab."
According to Alsumaria News, the exhibition brings together 30 calligraphers from various provinces across Iraq, showcasing their work in writing Quranic pages in the traditional Iraqi style. These artists have gathered to display their unique skills in the art of Quranic calligraphy.
The minister called on Iraq’s Shia and Sunni endowment organizations to support projects related to the transcription of the Quran, even in limited quantities, so that these works can be displayed at periodic exhibitions.
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Qasem Mohsen, the director of the Iraqi Public Arts Department, highlighted the importance of the event: "This exhibition holds special significance as it focuses on Quranic calligraphy, crafted by the hands of a distinguished group of calligraphers whose fingers have been honored by transcribing the verses of the Quran.”
“Quranic calligraphy holds great value and respect among all Iraqis,” he said.
He added, "The Public Arts Department places high importance on all artistic experiences, especially those that have a deep place in the hearts of Iraqis, such as this Quran exhibition."
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