Calligraphy: Islamic Art Celebrating Holy Month's of Peace

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By Mavra Bari

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PAKISTAN - Calligraphy, historically used for the means of preservation of Quranic text, is one of the most revered forms of Islamic art. Practiced in Pakistan for years, artistic geniuses like Sadequain brought the art form into the mainstream. Recently, a week-long calligraphy exhibition was held at the Rawalpindi Arts Council from November 28 to December 5, 2011, to mark the commencement of the month of Muharram while celebrating and remembering the Muslim heritage. Muhammad Azeem Iqbal, one of the artists participating in the exhibition said, “We can change the perception the world has towards Pakistan through arts and culture. Islam is about art and peace, not violence and war, and this calligraphic exhibition is trying to remind people of that.” [link]