An over-the-shoulder shot of a woman in traditional Qatari clothes writing calligraphic letters on a piece of paper

Children and Youth

Ruq'ah Calligraphy (Beginner)

Workshop

Museum of Islamic Art

24 and 31 January 2026

11am–1pm

Workshop will take place at the Education Centre in MIA.

Participants should attend every session

Free to attend, registration required

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Participants must register before attending this event.

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English and Arabic

Join this beginner level workshop to learn ruq'ah, the last style of calligraphy developed by the Ottomans.

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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