Organized from March 12 to 31 on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, the exhibition aims to showcase the efforts made by Moroccan Sultans, Oulémas, and Fouqahas in the service of the Holy Quran.
The exhibition brings together rare editions of the Holy Quran, reflecting the important place the Book of God holds in Moroccan civilization as well as its spiritual, scientific, and aesthetic value throughout the centuries.
It also features copies of the “Mohammadi Quran,” Quranic tablets, audiovisual materials, and photographs documenting the various stages of preservation, along with a collection of printed works related to the Holy Book during the reign of Amir Al Mouminine, His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
On this occasion, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, stated that this initiative, far from being merely an exhibition of ancient manuscripts, represents a tribute to the efforts of Moroccans who, throughout history, have demonstrated creativity in writing the Holy Quran and adorning it with the most beautiful calligraphy.
The preservation of these heritage treasures falls within the implementation of the High Orientations of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Amir Al Mouminine, who consistently places great importance on safeguarding the symbols of Moroccan identity and protecting the Kingdom’s spiritual and cultural heritage, he added. He also considered these editions of the Holy Quran to be a source of pride for Moroccan civilization and proof of its cultural refinement.
For her part, the Director of the BNRM, Samira El Malizi, noted that the exhibition provides an opportunity to open up to the heritage of the Oumma and to highlight the aesthetic, spiritual, and scientific value of the Holy Quran.
These editions were transcribed throughout the centuries by Fouqahas, Oulémas, and Sultans, particularly Moroccan ones, she continued, emphasizing the particular attention the Sovereign gives to the preservation and promotion of national heritage.
The opening ceremony of the exhibition was attended by a number of personalities from the diplomatic and cultural spheres, as well as researchers active in the field of manuscript heritage.
Editorial team/le7tv