Arabic calligraphy, an important tradition in the Arab and Islamic worlds, has been added to the Intangible Cultural Heritage list by UNESCO. The nomination was submitted by 16 Muslim-majority countries, led by Saudi Arabia, to the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation. The UN Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation announced this on Twitter.
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UNESCO describes Arabic calligraphy as the art of writing Arabic in a fluid manner in order to convey harmony, grace, and beauty. UNESCO notes that intangible cultural heritage contributes to maintaining cultural diversity in the face of growing globalization.
Source: Express Tribune