The Holy Quran House at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has launched its annual Quranic art exhibition in conjunction with the Arbaeen pilgrimage. Held along the main road walked by millions of pilgrims, the exhibition is organized under the supervision of the Al-Qalam Center, a division of the department specializing in Arabic calligraphy and traditional Islamic arts.

Wissam Al-Dilfi, Head of the Media Center at the Holy Quran House, stated, “We have completed all preparations for this year’s exhibition, which features a diverse collection of artworks contributed by artists from various countries. Many of these pieces were gathered through previous exhibitions held between the two holy shrines in Karbala, and include rare works such as sculptures by artists from Indonesia.”

Al-Dilfi explained that the exhibition aims to shed light on the oppression endured by Imam Hussain (peace be upon him), highlight the sayings of the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them), and present Quranic verses related to the tragedy of Karbala.

“This is not only a cultural and artistic experience,” he added, “but also a spiritual journey that reflects the essence of the Arbaeen pilgrimage. It merges authentic Islamic art with the timeless message of the Hussaini renaissance, creating a platform for reflection, awareness, and engagement among the pilgrims.”

He further noted that the exhibition was previously held in Basra Governorate, in cooperation with the Holy Quran House branch in the Qurna District. It remained there for over four days along the pilgrims' route before being relocated last Thursday to its current location in Karbala, where it will continue throughout and after the pilgrimage.

Al-Dilfi concluded, “This exhibition is part of the Holy Quran House’s annual initiatives along the pilgrimage route, aimed at promoting Quranic identity and conveying the message of the Hussaini renaissance through artistic expressions that blend calligraphy, color, and culture.”

Ameer Al-Mousawi