Alhamra hosts calligraphy exhibition

LAHORE:The Lahore Arts Council Alhamra organised an exhibition titled ‘Asma-un-Nabi’ featuring calligraphic works relating to celebrations of 12 Rabi ul Awwal.

Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Culture Shazia Rizwan inaugurated the exhibition in the presence of Executive Director Alhamra Sarah Rashid and Director General Punjab Institute of Language, Art and Culture (PILAC) Beenash Fatima and others.

The exhibition provided a platform for 125 artists to showcase their talent and devotion. The artists demonstrated their exceptional skills in 150 masterpieces that showcased Quranic verses, Hadiths, and Islamic perspectives.

Shazia admired the artists’ work, recognising their efforts and commending Alhamra for organising such a significant exhibition. She also appreciated the attendees’ deep respect and affection towards Holy Prophet (PBUH).

Notable artists such as Amna Rasool, Samiya Maroof, Amber Faisal, Qaiser Abbas, and M Waqas were recognised for their outstanding pieces and awarded certificates and cash prizes of Rs20,000 each, acknowledging their valuable contributions to the event.

In addition to the exhibition, a Mehfil-e-Naat was held, adding a profound layer of spirituality to the celebrations. Renowned Naat khawans presented their Naats, further enhancing the spiritual atmosphere of the event.

The event garnered a significant turnout, with attendees visibly moved by the spiritual impact of the displayed artworks. As a token of appreciation, Executive Director Sarah Rashid presented Shazia Rizwan with a souvenir to honour her support for the event.