As part of ‘Ramadaniat Al Qasba 2009’, Al Qasba, the premium tourist, cultural and entertainment destination in the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE, is currently organizing the ‘Cosmos Mosaic’, a series of ‘Arabic Calligraphy’ and ‘Arts of Illumination’ demonstrations. Organized in collaboration with Sharjah Department of Culture and Information, the demonstrations are hosted by two of the UAE’s renowned calligraphers; Musab Shamil Ahmed Al Douri and Mohammed Al Nouri, and will run on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the coming two weeks from 10 pm to 12 midnight at the Caribou Coffee at Al Qasba.
Commenting on the demonstrations, Dina Al Nakhi, Events Manager at Al Qasba Development Authority said:
“As renowned Calligraphers here in the UAE and in the region, Al Douri and Al Nouri will be sharing their insights into the world of Arabic calligraphy and illumination arts with a series of demonstrations and an exhibition showcasing their work. Through organizing these demonstrations, we hope that visitors to Al Qasba will gain an increased understanding of why calligraphy is so important to Muslims and how Arabic calligraphy is an art imbued with spiritual dimension.’’
Both artists have participated in national and international exhibitions and have won several awards and prizes. Teaching at the Sharjah Centre of Arabic Calligraphy and Decoration, Mohammed Al Nouri currently works as a calligraphy and decoration teacher while Musab Al Douri is a teacher of Art Calligraphy and Gold Gilding at the Centre.
In addition to the Arabic calligraphy demonstrations, Al Qasba has also organized four charity tents; Orphanage Care, Sharjah’s Humanity Services, Permanent Proceeds and Al Waqf Projects. In collaboration with Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, the UAE Red Crescent and Sharjah Charity International, these tents will provide visitors with information about their charitable work and will also be collecting donations to support the needy. The Sharjah City of Humanitarian services will also sell books written by H.H Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and handmade items made by handicapped children.
Ramadaniat Al Qasba 2009’ is inspired by the spirit of Ramadan and includes a wide range of activities, events, lectures and promotions at Al Qasba, as well as Iftar and Suhoor meals from 6.45 p.m. onwards. ‘Ramadaniat Al Qasba 2009’ is sponsored by Etisalat, Bridgestone from Al Serkal and Falcon Pack. For more information please visit www.alqasba.ae .
