Cultur­e minist­er says callig­raphy is corner­stone of Islami­c artLAHORE: The Lahore Arts Council started the first-ever calligraphy workshop at Alhamra Art Centre on Tuesday to celebrate the month of Ramazan. Speaking on the occasion, the minister said calligraphy is the most respected and fundamental form of Islamic art. “This Islamic art dates back 1400 years and artists have managed to bring their own innovation over time. Alhamra Arts Council pays tribute to Malika-e-Tarannum Noor JehanLahore Arts Council Executive Director Ather Ali Khan said calligraphy was used to convey and preach Islamic ideas. Islamic calligraphy presents an opportunity to reflect upon the verses of the Holy Quran.

Source: The Express Tribune May 22, 2019 03:03 UTC