"The calligraphy in some of these manuscripts ... numbers in a numeral system called "abjad," in reference to the Arabic alphabet, a right-to-left script. The abjad is a numeral system in which ...

This was true of both Hindus and Muslims. The pandits were as proficient in Arabic calligraphy as their Muslim counterparts. Numerous manuscripts of Islamic subjects were copied in Lahore between ...

Muhammad Yusuf, Features Writer Funun Arts Group, in collaboration with Novotel Sharjah Expo Centre, is presenting the Alif ...

participants will demonstrate familiarity and comfort with key movements in the history and art of Arabic calligraphy, and read simple alphabet constructions or words in a variety of styles.

The new Saudi Riyal symbol is inspired by Arabic calligraphy and embodies the Kingdom's rich cultural heritage. The implementation of the new symbol will be gradual for financial and commercial ...

Are you an expat who wishes to learn Arabic? The Zayed House of Islamic Culture (ZHIC) offers Arabic courses for speakers of other languages. Those who wish to register can do so through Tamm, the ...

Italian Sinologist Pietro De Laurentis (right) presents a copy of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy work in the 4th century to Tomaso Montanari (left) with the University for Foreigners of Siena in January ...