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Read & Reflect

Events, travels, workshops and thoughts on calligraphy, design and the Islamic arts.

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Whitaker Museum

My work was displayed for a month in the Whitaker Museum, mid 2017. The exhibition consisted of 4 pieces of art, including my largest…

September 2017

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Arab Festival

I took part in the first ever Edinburgh Arab Festival on the 28-29th of August 2015. It was a truly inspiring experience which saw…

September 2017

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Aberdeen Mosque Workshop 2017

This was my second Calligraphy Workshop in Aberdeen. Last year I was invited by Al-Noor School to work with a group of kids and…

September 2017

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Istanbul

I just came back from Istanbul. There’s lots to share and talk about, regarding my experience and of course the amazing Calligraphy I saw.…

August 2017

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Al-Noor School Workshop

This was my second Calligraphy Workshop in Aberdeen. Last year I was invited by Al-Noor School to work with a group of kids and…

August 2017

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Istanbul 2016

I just came back from Istanbul. There’s lots to share and talk about, regarding my experience and of course the amazing Calligraphy I saw.…

December 2016

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Haji Noor Deen

I met Haji Noor Deen at Edinburgh Central Mosque in late 2015. He often visits for the Discover Islam Exhibition to teach and showcase…

September 2015

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Hope Conference 2015

A calligraphy stall at the Hope Conference in January 2015. One thing I tend to do is write peoples names in Arabic, and my…

January 2015

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