Islamic calligraphy and illustrated manuscripts have been highly prized for millennia. The Qur'an, God's word as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, was transmitted in the Arabic language. Initially, ...

On November 4 and 5, 2024, discover Arab culture through a free event at Unesco. Conferences, exhibitions, workshops, a food festival, a souk and traditional music will take you on a journey for a few ...

Are you looking for elegant Arabic tattoos ideas with cultural significance? Read on to discover some of the unique tattoo ...

Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...

Calligraphy, literally "beautiful writing," has been appreciated as an art form in many different cultures throughout the world, but the stature of calligraphy in Chinese culture is unmatched. In ...

Mohammed Bin Rashid Library offers a vibrant programme of activities and musical performances throughout November ...

Under the healthy lifestyle theme, Al Twar Public Library will offer school those aged 15 to 18 the chance to participate in ...

A new exhibition at the Bassam Freiha Art Foundation is reflecting upon the evolution of abstract art in the UAE over the ...

Those looking for Arab-focused contemporary art will be thrilled. Perform Sharjah presents some of the latest international ...

From Venus to Yahweh to Ganesha, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston surveys depictions of divinity through the ages.

An angry mob in Pakistan accused a woman who wore a dress adorned with Arabic calligraphy of blasphemy, after mistaking them for Quran verses. She was saved by police who escorted her to safety ...