Exhibition on History of Quran Printing Launched in Algeria

IQNA – A special exhibition dedicated to the history of Quran printing was inaugurated on Saturday, March 14, at the Islamic Cultural Center in Algiers, the capital of Algeria.

The event was organized by the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs and Awqaf as part of its ongoing efforts to highlight the country’s commitment to the publication, preservation, and dissemination of the Holy Quran, Al‑Ittihad reported.

The exhibition, which runs for five days, aims to introduce visitors to the evolution of Quran printing in Algeria and to showcase the nation’s sustained efforts to serve the Quran throughout different historical periods.

On display are numerous printed editions of the Quran published under the supervision of the Ministry of Awqaf since Algeria’s independence, as well as several ancient handwritten Qurans from previous eras.

Also featured are copies written in various Arabic scripts, including Mabsut and Naskh, along with recited editions accompanied by recordings of Algerian Quran reciters.

A dedicated section presents the Braille version of the Algerian Mus’haf for the visually impaired, allowing visitors to explore the developmental stages of Quran printing in the country up close.

The exhibition has drawn enthusiastic visitors from all age groups, and organizers have distributed free copies of the Quran among attendees as a gesture of blessing and encouragement for Quranic engagement.

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