SHARJAH, 19th December, 2013 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Calligraphy Museum will be marking International Arabic Language Day with several exhibitions and workshops.
Arabic Language Day occurs annually on 18th December and seeks to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity while celebrating the Arabic language?s role and contributions to the promotion and preservation of human civilization and culture,Taking place under the Sharjah Museums Department's (SMD) social responsibility initiative, 'Because We Care' and entitled 'Arabic - The Dhad Language', the occasion will be celebrated at Sunset Mall in Dubai on 18th and 19th December, in collaboration with Iqra'a Arabic Language Centre. Commenting on International Arabic Language Day, Manal Ataya, Director-General of Sharjah Museums Department remarked, "Language is far more than a tool for communication, it is the vehicle for sharing our cultural expressions and traditions, and the bridge for fostering positive relations between societies. Each year, International Arabic Language Day enables us to raise awareness of our civilization's cultural treasures." SMD and Sharjah Calligraphy Museum have been celebrating this day since 2008 with various events and programmes. This year, the focus will be on Arabic calligraphy, not only as an art form, but also as a medium for expressing culture and heritage. Artists participating in the two-day event will include Zayd Al Aazami, Narjis Noureddeen, Ali Alhamadi, Iman Albastaki, and the Al Harf Wa Ana team consisting of female artists Maryam Al Boloushi, Nada Almazmi, and Haya Al Kitbi. In addition to showcasing the work of these artists , Sharjah Calligraphy Museum will offer workshops on Arabic specific fonts and calligraphy tools and methods, and will host a lecture on the historical development of Arabic fonts, their rules and specific characteristics. Another highlight will be a unique workshop by artist Ridha Juma, which will leave attendees with a special commemorative souvenir.Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2013.
