Monthly:February 2023

Calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing, acquired special significance in the context of Islamic culture. The utmost care devoted to copying the Holy Qur’an with exactness and excellence won Arabic calligraphy a distinct status among all arts. Due to Arabic being the language of the Holy Qur’an, calligraphy in Arabic script came to be perceived by all Muslims as “Islamic calligraphy”. Throughout history, calligraphers in various Muslim communities produced artworks by copying Qur’anic verses and hadiths of the Prophet Muhammadsaw, […]

Islamic arts constitute one of the main fields of IRCICA’s mission and this is also reflected in the Centre’s name. IRCICA endeavors to preserve and promote the classical arts and traditional handicrafts of the Muslim world, emphasize their value as cultural heritage and activate their potential as bridges of intercultural relations. With these aims, IRCICA is conducting a wide range of theoretical and practical activities, involving research, publications, festivals, award programs, training courses and exhibitions. The Centre’s studies and conferences […]