The Kiswa, the cover of the Holy Kaaba, is encircled by a belt adorned with bold Thuluth script, harmoniously arranged in a ...

Explore Dubai summer activities 2026 with 15 family-friendly events, kids' camps and free workshops from Dubai Culture, including library camps, museum activities, calligraphy classes and the Dubai Da ...

Register to learn the rich traditions of Arabic calligraphy through Dubai Culture's series of specialised workshops at Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children on weekends until 26 July. Held under its ...

How do you justify Arabic text? It’s a simple question, but—as cataloged in a lengthy interactive post on the blog La Vita Nouva—it has a remarkably deep and fascinating answer. The story begins with ...

“If I had known there was such a thing as Islamic Calligraphy. I would never have started to paint. I have strived to reach the highest levels of artistic mastery, but Islamic Calligraphy was there ...

Makkah: Saudi Arabia has completed the new Kiswah, the black silk covering of the Holy Kaaba, ahead of its annual replacement at the Grand Mosque in Makkah with the start of the new Hijri year 1448 AH ...

Arabic Calligraphy gained prominence during the Islamic Golden Age especially from the Arabic language Kufic script. The types of pens to be used for right and left-handed calligraphers vary in sizes ...

Makkah, June 16, 2026, SPA -- The Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba is a remarkable expression of Islamic artistry, showcasing the beauty and elegance of Arabic calligraphy. Adorned with Quranic verses and ...

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library (MBRL) has inaugurated Circles of Light, an exhibition that celebrates the beauty and cultural significance of contemporary Arabic calligraphy. Featuring nearly 26 ...

Sharjah Museums Authority underscores its commitment to preserving Arabic calligraphy Sharjah: Sharjah reaffirmed its role as a cultural capital today as Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, ...

Pakistani calligraphy is undergoing an exciting renaissance. Younger artists are taking centuries-old scripts like Thuluth, Naskh, Kufic, and Diwani, and blending them with bold, modern colour ...