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, ...

An ancient Arabic manuscript expounding the function of an astrolabe constructed in the shape of crab or Arabic 'Salta'oon'. Science and Technology in Islam, vol. II (Astronomy), published by the ...

The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) held an array of cultural and art events, including the release of postal stamps, ...

Additionally, the Award committee plans to celebrate Arab Manuscript Day on April 4 each year. The event will feature lectures, seminars, and a rare manuscript exhibition, and the committee also ...