Category: Arts and Culture
Jewish filmmaker charts how American-Muslim life has deteriorated under Trump
Galvanized by the president's travel ban, director Adam Zucker challenges US citizens to stand up to racism against Muslims in a recent documentary.
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Gourdgeous’ Lamps
Artisans in the Turkish countryside can turn pumpkin shells into lamps. Learn how?
Turkish artisan Abroo working on a gourd lamp.
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The Beauty of Words
Islamic art can help people understand Islam, says Kuwaiti calligrapher Fareed Al-Ali
Islamic art, especially calligraphy, can play a key role in i [...]
Largest Kufic Calligraphy
Saudi Achieves World Record for Largest Kufic Calligraphy
Jeddah: The Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts (SASCA) has entered the Guinness B [...]
610 Pages, 38 Artists and Two Years
One of the only Qurans ever made from silk fabric has been completed in Afghanistan -- a feat, its creators hope will help preserve the country's ce [...]
Aga Khan Trust Restores 15 Monuments Back to Glory
New Delhi: As many as 15 monuments dating back to the 16th century nearby the majestic Humayun Tomb are now back to their splendour here in Nizam [...]
Post-Sanctions, Iranian Rugs Arrive in US Markets
Iran has resumed carpet exports to the United States after nearly six years of inactivity. In the last Iranian calendar year (which ended March 2017), [...]
A 800-Year-Old Piece of Indian Heritage in Jerusalem
Jerusalem: Did you know that there is a corner of Jerusalem that has a distinct Indian stamp to it and its various residents wear their Indian orig [...]
Kalimat Art Exhibition
Sublime Galleria in Bangalore recently showcased Mohammed Hassan Khaleelullah's calligraphic works.
From a young boy taking his tiny steps [...]
“Khush Khat”- A Celebration of Islamic Calligraphy in Kashmir
Around 50 students from different schools of downtown Srinagar, artists from Cultural Academy and other artists, had put on display their calligraph [...]