Exhibition of Islamic calligraphy held

Chief guest, Syed Abu Ahmad Akif, appreciated the efforts to promote and perpetuate the cultural heritage of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD:

National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) organised an exhibition of Islamic Calligraphy at Pakistan National Heritage Museum.

At the opening ceremony, Syed Abu Ahmad Akif, Director General, National Rehmatul Aalameen Authority and former Federal Secretary was the chief guest on the occasion.

The chief guest appreciated the efforts to promote and perpetuate the cultural heritage of Pakistan. Earlier in his welcoming remarks, Syed Junaid Akhlaq, Executive Director, Lok Virsa apprised about the functioning of Lok Virsa as a specialised institution dealing with the research, collection, documentation and preservation of Pakistan’s traditional culture.

Other attractions of the event were the live demonstration of works by young calligraphers and Naatia Kalam as tribute to the Prophet (PBUH).

A large number people from different walks of life including youth attended the event.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 24^th, 2022..