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The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization highlights the rituals of Ramadan among different peoples

Sharjah, March 7 / WAM / The Sharjah Museums Authority announced the opening of the doors of the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization for free throughout the holy month of Ramadan, in two morning and evening periods, from Saturday to Thursday, while the museum will be closed on Friday, and all museums of the authority are scheduled to be closed in the evening period during the last ten days of the holy month.

The events schedule include a set of educational, recreational and cultural activities, in addition to workshops dedicated to children such as: “letters and decorations”, “Ramadan lanterns”, “Al Hilal Mirror”, “Ramadan Biscuit Biscuit” and “Anwar Ramadan”, which enhances interaction and communication between members of society in their various cultures. The authority also devoted comfortable spaces to sit and provided interactive cultural games.

Yesterday, in the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, one of the most prominent and most important museums in the emirate, the authority organized a group of various activities within the activities of the second edition of “Ramadan Lamb”, which will continue until March 9, from nine in the evening until midnight.

The program aims to provide educational and recreational experiences for families and their children, as the customs and rituals of Ramadan are highlighted by various peoples, with a focus on the aesthetics of Arabic letters and words that express spiritual and heritage values ​​for this holy month.

“Ramadan Lamba” aims to enhance the feeling of belonging and social and cultural interaction, and to raise awareness of the importance and privacy of this month through activities that celebrate the art of Arabic calligraphy and the written word, as the program is in line with the current unique exhibition “immortal letters: Quranic manuscripts from the Abdul Rahman Al -Owais Group”, which includes 81 rare Quranic manuscripts, and will continue until May 25.

The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization includes more than 5,000 artifacts documenting various aspects of Islamic history, and provides visitors with the opportunity to explore rare holdings that include Islamic manuscripts, Qur’ans, architectural models of historical mosques, currencies, and inventions of Muslim scholars, and also includes seven galleries divided according to topics, which allows visitors an integrated journey through the rich Islamic heritage.

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