The Juma Al Majid Centre for Culture and Heritage yesterday launched the Islamic and Historic Manuscripts Exhibition, titled The Spirit Illuminated, at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Mohammad Al Murr, Chairman of the Dubai Cultural Council (DCC), inaugurated the exhibition that runs until October 20.
"The exhibition, being held under the patronage of the DCC, reveals the Council's vision in underlining the importance of cultural activities in Dubai. The Centre and the DCC have aided Dubai in becoming a cultural, educational and poetic forum," Marwa Kraidieh, Head of Public and Media Relations at the Juma Al Majid Centre, said yesterday.
"The Juma Al Majid Centre has been playing a tremendous role in preserving the UAE's culture. The exhibition comes in line with the Dubai International Holy Quran Award.
"Throughout this exhibition, we aim to highlight the major role of the UAE's cultural foundations and the role they play in preserving Islamic and historic manuscripts," Dr Salah Al Qasim, DCC's Secretary-General, said.
The manuscripts being displayed are on loan from the centre and represent the many eras and styles of Quranic calligraphy.
Shaikha Abullah Al Mutairi, from the Juma Al Majid Centre, is showcasing three Quranic manuscripts from Morocco and Iran and a rare copy that was printed in 1290 Hijri.
Fared Javernor, Chairman of the Thesaurus Islamic Foundation in Cairo, added: "The Foundation is participating with a collection of 12 double page tradigital prints, based on selected openings from among the finest Quranic manuscripts of the Mamluk and II Khanid period."
The foundation will also display 180 reproductions of Quran masterpieces from around the world.
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