Restu Global Quranic Arts Festival Opens with Iranian Qari’s Recitation (+Photos)
Ali Reza Bijani from Iran recited some verses in the opening ceremony in Putrajaya-based Nasyrul Quran Complex.
Iranian ambassador to Malaysia Ali Asghar Mohammad was among the guests of the ceremony.
The Restu Global Quranic Arts Festival has been organized by a host of Malaysian institutes including Restu Foundation as well as foreign partners such as the Iranian Cultural Center in Malaysia.
The festival is open to the public from 9 AM to 6 PM on weekdays and from 9 AM to 9 PM on weekends (Malaysia’s local time).
According to a released program book by the organizers, the event allows visitors to witness special exhibitions, and interact with the Quran and Islamic arts and Islamic products entrepreneurs while also trying to improve the image of Islam as an inclusive and peaceful religion.
Introducing the preservation and prosperity of the Quran, glorifying the teachings of Islam, inviting the community to love knowledge and scholars, utilizing modern technology as an effective preaching medium, and trying to return the Muslim community to their true identity have been named among other objectives of the event.
The 10-day festival will have various exhibitions such as artifacts of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions, Kaaba Kiswa, Quran village, the largest Seerah book in the world, and exclusive Restu products.
Restu Global Quranic Arts Festival will also include a host of other events such as Halal hub, sale bazaar, animation festival, kids activities (Batik painting), and bidding on art pieces.
Visitors can also take a tour of the Holy Quran printing factory while also receiving services for disposing of the Quran and other Islamic books.
A host of art workshops, courses, and competitions have been also scheduled during the event.
Iran has also dispatched a delegation, including artists, to the event to introduce its Quranic accomplishments and policies as well as new Quranic technologies.
