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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 – The holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq, announced the beginning of a project to write a precious copy of Nahj al-Balagha, the first project of its kind in the Islamic world.
News ID: 3497829   Publish Date : 2026/06/14

IQNA – An exhibition of Islamic and Quranic calligraphy by Sri Lankan artist Amir Faisal was held at Colombo’s Perera Gallery.
News ID: 3495023   Publish Date : 2025/10/15

IQNA – A calligraphy exhibition, featuring works by students of master calligrapher Ali Akbar Rezvani, opened on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Rezvan Gallery, Mashhad. The showcased pieces pay tribute to Imam Ali (AS).
News ID: 3494012   Publish Date : 2025/07/27

IQNA – A three-day Arabic calligraphy exhibition titled "In the Path of Ashura" has opened in the revered area between the shrines of Imam Hussein (AS) and Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala, Iraq.
News ID: 3493846   Publish Date : 2025/07/15

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