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Wed, 08/17/2011 - 14:14
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Entire Quran calligraphed in Tehran overnight
TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) -- A group of 300 calligraphers inscribed the entire Quran in the nastaliq style in the courtyard of Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on the night of August 15-16.
The 500-page Holy Quran inscribed by late master Hossein Mirkhani in nastaliq style was re-inscribed by 30 groups of ten, the Persian service of Fars reported on Tuesday.
The project began with the Sura Fatehah (The Opening) inscribed by master Ali. Ali and the other calligraphers continued each one inscribing one to three pages.
Master Ali believes that inscribing the entire Quran to a high standard of quality was not possible, however it helped the calligraphers gain more experience.
“I enjoyed the inscription of the sura (the chapter) Fatehah and others were also excited to take part in the program,” he said.
Calligrapher Masud Azimi believes the inscription of the Quran is a duty one must perform well and such programs are to the benefit of the art of calligraphy in Iran.
The program began at the time of iftar (the evening meal for breaking the fast during Ramadan) and continued until dawn when Deputy Culture Minister for Artistic Affairs Hamid Shahabadi paid a visit and watched the calligraphers inscribing the holy verses.
The artwork is due to go on display at Vahdat Hall for two months and next move to Azadi Tower, and then finally reside at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art permanently.
The 500-page Holy Quran inscribed by late master Hossein Mirkhani in nastaliq style was re-inscribed by 30 groups of ten, the Persian service of Fars reported on Tuesday.
The project began with the Sura Fatehah (The Opening) inscribed by master Ali. Ali and the other calligraphers continued each one inscribing one to three pages.
Master Ali believes that inscribing the entire Quran to a high standard of quality was not possible, however it helped the calligraphers gain more experience.
“I enjoyed the inscription of the sura (the chapter) Fatehah and others were also excited to take part in the program,” he said.
Calligrapher Masud Azimi believes the inscription of the Quran is a duty one must perform well and such programs are to the benefit of the art of calligraphy in Iran.
The program began at the time of iftar (the evening meal for breaking the fast during Ramadan) and continued until dawn when Deputy Culture Minister for Artistic Affairs Hamid Shahabadi paid a visit and watched the calligraphers inscribing the holy verses.
The artwork is due to go on display at Vahdat Hall for two months and next move to Azadi Tower, and then finally reside at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art permanently.
