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Children and Youth

Ruq'ah Calligraphy (intermediate)

Workshop

5, 12, 19 and 26 July 2025

11am–1pm

Workshop will take place at 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 beginner level 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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