03-08-2025
Makkah museum displays massive Qur'an mosaic
MAKKAH: The Holy Qur'an Museum in the Hira Cultural District in Makkah features a mosaic panel of Surah Al-Fatiha and the beginning of Surah Al-Baqarah, spanning 76.67 sq. meters and composed of over a million porcelain mosaic pieces.
This artwork is based on an original Qur'an manuscript written by calligrapher Mustafa Dhul-Fiqar in 1656, preserved at the King Abdulaziz Complex for Endowment Libraries in Madinah.
As the first museum in Makkah dedicated solely to the Holy Qur'an and located near the historic Mount Hira, it serves as a cultural and civilizational beacon for the holy city, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The museum houses a rich collection of rare artifacts and Qur'an manuscripts from various Islamic eras, showcasing diverse calligraphic styles throughout history.
It also features educational exhibits tracing the evolution of Qur'anic writing, along with modern interactive technologies that highlight the Qur'an's profound significance.
Visual displays further illuminate the history of Qur'anic documentation through the ages. The museum also holds Guinness World Records for the largest Qur'an and the largest Qur'an stand.
