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Thirty expert calligraphers from 16 Arab, Muslim and foreign countries have gathered at the Dubai Festival City to participate in the ninth edition of the Ramadan Forum for Quran Calligraphy.
Each of the artists will write a part of the Holy Quran to complete their work using Al Thuluth script for the first time. The event is designed to enhance the value of Arabic language and arts.
The event, which ends today, was overseen by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development. The ministry will keep the full version of the Holy Quran signed by all the participants at the forum.
"The participation of calligraphers from more than 16 Arab, Islamic and European countries is a proof of the success of the forum, which combines the great spiritual value of the Holy Quran and the sophisticated creativity of Islamic artists and calligraphers," Sheikh Nahyan said.
"Over the past years, the Ramadan Forum for Quran Calligraphy ... 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 the Arabic calligraphy and the revival of many scripts which today's calligraphers have forgotten about," he added.
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