At the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, an exhibition featuring a selection of 50 Quran manuscripts from 14 centuries of Islamic civilization from China to North Africa has been extended until the summer.
The Hamid Jafar Quran Collection includes priceless pieces. The “Sacred Words, Timeless Calligraphy: Highlights of Exceptional Calligraphy from the Hamid Jafar Qur’an Collection” exhibition highlights the artistry and attention to detail of significant works of Islamic calligraphy and design.
“I am proud and honored to be exhibiting this selection from my collection for the first time ever, doing so in my beloved Sharjah which I have taken as my home for over half a century, and to be sharing with the wider community the beauty of these remarkable works,” said Hamid Jafar, the founder and chairman of Sharjah-based Crescent Group of Companies.
The 52 pieces on display showcase detailed craftsmanship and design, showcasing advancements across time and capturing the style of the place and time in which they were created.