PressTV - Malaysia to host Iran Qur'anic arts expo

Iranian embassy in Malaysia has programmed to mount an exhibition to display exquisite arts and calligraphy of the holy Qur'an in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur.

Iran embassy's cultural office has attempted to hold an exhibition to showcase Qur'anic masterpieces and calligraphy created by Iranian Artists, IRNA reports.



Islamic paintings on stone, wood and clay along with Qur'anic illumination and cultural productions such as Qur'anic softwares are among other works to be presented at the event.



Organized by Astan Quds Razavi, there would also be workshops on the illumination and calligraphy of the holy Qur'an conducted by world renowned and prominent Iranian calligraphers.



Furthermore, the event is planned to present several Qur'ans translated into 40 languages as well as some precious scripts of the holy book.



Rare and old manuscripts of the holy Qur'an belonging to Imam Ali (PBUH), Imam Hussein (PBUH), Imam Hassan (PBUH), Imam Sajjad (PBUH), Imam Kazem (PBUH), Imam Reza (PBUH) will also be displayed at this cultural event.



Iran's biggest Qur'anic art exhibition is scheduled to kick off on August 14, 2011, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC) Exhibition Hall.