Abdul Karim Muhammad Marjan got the permission from Musad Khazir Poursaeedi, president of Egypt’s Union of Calligraphers.
Marjan is a student of Arabic language at Janoub Al-Wadi University, according to Gate.Ahram website.
He said calligraphing the Quran has been his yearning since early childhood.
He noted that receiving the license is a difficult task given the demanding regulations.
Marjab teaches calligraphy at an arts schools in his hometown.