Senin 16 Sep 2024 01:02 WIB

36 Countries Celebrate Calligraphy Exhibition at Kaltim National MTQ

The calligraphy exhibition showcases the holy verses of the Quran in various artistic styles.

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A number of caravan decorative cars participated in the 30th National Taaruf Musabaqah Tilawatil Quran (MTQ) March 2024 in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Saturday (7/9/2024). The march, which was attended by participants from about 20 provinces and 10 districts/cities around Kaltim, is a series of the 30th National MTQ on the theme of Realizing the Koran Love Society for a Dignity Nation in the Earth Archipelago.
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A number of caravan decorative cars participated in the 30th National Taaruf Musabaqah Tilawatil Quran (MTQ) March 2024 in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Saturday (7/9/2024). The march, which was attended by participants from about 20 provinces and 10 districts/cities around Kaltim, is a series of the 30th National MTQ on the theme of Realizing the Koran Love Society for a Dignity Nation in the Earth Archipelago.

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, SAMARINDA -- A total of 36 countries from different parts of the world showcased the beauty of Koran calligraphy in the Musabaqah Tilawatil Quran series (MTQ) 30th National in Samarinda, East Kalimantan. This International Calligraphy Exhibition takes place at the Samarinda Convention Hall from 8-15 September 2024.

Director of Islamic Religious Illumination of the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) and Chairman of the 30th National MTQ Implementing Committee, Ahmad Zayadi said that this international calligraphy exhibition presents stunning works featuring the holy verses of the Quran in various artistic styles.

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“The calligraphic artists from each participating country display the uniqueness of writing with distinctive ornaments depicting their native culture, creating a blend of visual beauty and spirituality,” Zayadi said in a press release received by Republika.co.id on Saturday (14/9/2024).

The Regional Secretary of East Kalimantan Province, Sri Wahyuni explained that the calligraphy exhibition not only strengthens and strengthens the Islamic ukhuwah, but also relates to the month of Maulid of the Prophet Muhammad.