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Calligraphy is a revered art form in the Islamic world. It involves the artistic practice of handwriting and calligraphy based on the Arabic script, specially the Quran and Hadith. This art is deeply rooted in the Quran, with many calligraphers creating beautiful renditions of Quranic verses. The art form emphasizes both spiritual beauty and aesthetic elegance, often using intricate geometric patterns and flowing script styles.

IQNA – A calligraphy -painting exhibition, titled “Sanctuary”, featuring works by artist Yahya Ghafarian, opened on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Rezvan Art Gallery in Mashhad, organized by the Astan Quds Razavi Institute for Artistic Creations.
News ID: 3493239    Publish Date : 2025/05/26

IQNA – The Tehran International Holy Quran Exhibition serves as a vital platform for artistic exchange, bringing together calligraphers from around the world, says Bosnian artist Izudin Duraković.
News ID: 3492306    Publish Date : 2025/03/12

IQNA – An exhibition featuring Persian calligraphy and calligraphic paintings inspired by the mystical poetry of Rumi commenced yesterday at Ankara University's Faculty of Music and Fine Arts.
News ID: 3491512    Publish Date : 2025/01/19

IQNA – The largest piece of calligraphic artwork in the capital was installed at the courtyard of the Imamzadeh Saleh shrine in Tehran on January 12, 2025
News ID: 3491438    Publish Date : 2025/01/13

IQNA – For Malaysian calligrapher Khairi Izat Amir, calligraphy is more than just a profession; it’s a lifelong passion and a link to Islamic heritage.
News ID: 3490482    Publish Date : 2024/10/29

IQNA – An exhibition of manuscript replicas, including copies of the Quran, tafsir, and the Shahnameh, is being organized at the Museum of Islamic Culture in Kazan.
News ID: 3490307    Publish Date : 2024/10/16

IQNA – An exhibition titled "Gaza in Blood", featuring calligraphy paintings by the renowned artist Mohsen Tavassoli, has opened at the Museum of Imam Reza (AS) shrine in Mashhad.
News ID: 3490099    Publish Date : 2024/10/01

IQNA – An international calligraphy exhibition titled “Misbah al-Huda” is set to be held in Karbala, Iraq.
News ID: 3489859    Publish Date : 2024/09/11

IQNA – An Iranian calligrapher who specializes in writing religious texts, specially the Holy Quran, has raised the alarm over the decline in number of people who pursue Quranic calligraphy .
News ID: 3488024    Publish Date : 2024/04/21

IQNA – An exhibition was held in Safi, Morocco, during the fasting month of Ramadan with the aim of tracking the journey of writing the Quran through various stages in history.
News ID: 3487967    Publish Date : 2024/04/16

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Mohammad "Katib" Ghalib is Old Delhi’s last remaining calligrapher.
News ID: 3479901    Publish Date : 2022/07/30

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Pakistan's Punjab is hosting an exhibition which showcases the calligraphy works of a number of artists on Quranic verses.
News ID: 3479786    Publish Date : 2022/07/22

TEHRAN (IQNA) – A man in Kashmir has managed to write down the entire Quran on a single piece 500-meter-long paper, setting a new record.
News ID: 3479647    Publish Date : 2022/07/10

NEYSHABOUR (IQNA) – On the anniversary of Imam Reza’s (AS) arrival in Neyshabour, a one-day calligraphy event was held where artists wrote the famous hadith of Silsilat al-Dhahab delivered by the Imam during his visit.
News ID: 3479531    Publish Date : 2022/07/02

TEHRAN (IQNA) – A calligraphy exhibition titled “Path of Love” has opened in Tehran’s Azadi Tower gallery. The event will wrap up on June 20.
News ID: 3479331    Publish Date : 2022/06/17

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Islamic calligraphy is deeply connected with the Holy Quran, a Pakistani official said Monday.  
News ID: 3479202    Publish Date : 2022/06/07

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Quran Publishers Association of Pakistan lauded an international Quran calligraphy competition planned to be held sometime in coming months.
News ID: 3479137    Publish Date : 2022/06/01

TEHRAN (IQNA) – An Egyptian university student who has handwritten the entire Quran in 4.5 months was honored in a ceremony.
News ID: 3478968    Publish Date : 2022/05/19

TEHRAN (IQNA) – The King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran in Medina, Saudi Arabia, plans to organize an international competition on Kitabat Al-Quran (Quranic calligraphy ).
News ID: 3478934    Publish Date : 2022/05/17

TEHRAN (IQNA) – A scholarly forum is planned to be held in the Russian capital of Moscow on Islamic and Iranian calligraphy .
News ID: 3478903    Publish Date : 2022/05/15