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Children and Youth

Ruq'ah Calligraphy (Intermediate)

Workshop

Every Saturday in July 2026 | 11am–1pm

Workshop will take place at the Education Centre in MIA.

Participants should attend every session

Free to attend, registration required

Registration Information

Participants must register before attending this event.

Language(s)

English and Arabic

Address
Museum of Islamic Art
Off Al Corniche St
Doha, Qatar
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Contact us
Tel: +974 4422 4444
Email: miaprograms@qm.org.qa

Join this workshop to learn ruq'ah, the last style of calligraphy developed by the Ottomans.

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Reaching its height in the 19th century, this script was popular for its clarity and simplicity. It is used in the titles of some books, newspapers, and more.

Workshop lead: Hussein Ammar Ahmad

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