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Updated 15 July 2026

SPA

July 15, 2026

• Manuscript is one of the exhibition’s main attractions, highlighting Muslims’ care for the Holy Qur’an throughout the ages

MAKKAH: A rare Holy Qur’an manuscript is drawing visitors to the “Iqra” exhibition organized by the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque at the King Abdulaziz Endowment.

The manuscript is one of the exhibition’s main attractions, highlighting Muslims’ care for the Holy Qur’an throughout the ages.

The exhibition features a rare copy of the Holy Qur’an written by the renowned calligrapher Ali bin Hilal, known as Ibn Al-Bawwab, more than 1,000 years ago.

It is displayed alongside a scholarly index and analysis of the calligraphy and ornamentation on its pages, allowing visitors to explore its historical and artistic value and trace the development of Arabic calligraphy and Islamic ornamentation over the centuries.

The manuscript is considered one of the rarest Islamic manuscripts because of its exceptional scholarly, artistic and historical value. Only two known copies exist worldwide, reflecting the high status of the Holy Qur’an throughout Islamic history.

source https://www.arabnews.com/node/2651029/saudi-arabia