Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization highlights Ramadan rituals of different peoples

Sharjah Museums Authority announced that the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization will be open for free throughout the holy month of Ramadan, in two periods, morning and evening, from Saturday to Thursday, while the museum will be closed on Friday. All museums affiliated with the Authority are scheduled to close in the evening during the last ten days of the holy month.

The schedule of events includes a range of educational, entertainment and cultural activities, in addition to workshops dedicated to children such as: "Letters and Decorations", "Ramadan Lanterns", "Crescent Mirror", "Colorful Ramadan Cookies", and "Ramadan Lights", which enhances interaction and communication between members of society from different cultures. The Authority also allocated comfortable seating areas and provided interactive cultural games.

Yesterday, the Authority organized a range of diverse activities at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, one of the most prominent and important museums in the emirate, as part of the activities of the second edition of "Ramadan Gathering", which continues until March 9, from 9 pm until midnight.

The programme aims to provide educational and entertaining experiences for families and their children, highlighting the customs and rituals of Ramadan among different peoples, with a focus on the aesthetics of Arabic letters and words that express the spiritual and heritage values ​​of this holy month.

"Ramadan Gathering" aims to enhance the sense of belonging and social and cultural interaction, and raise awareness of the importance and uniqueness of this month through activities that celebrate the arts of Arabic calligraphy and the written word. The programme also aligns with the current unique exhibition "Immortal Letters: Qur'anic Manuscripts from the Abdul Rahman Al Owais Collection", which includes 81 rare Qur'anic manuscripts, and continues until May 25.

The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization houses more than 5,000 artifacts that document various aspects of Islamic history, and allows its visitors the opportunity to explore rare collections including Islamic manuscripts, Qur'ans, architectural models of historical mosques, currencies, and inventions of Muslim scholars. It also includes seven exhibition halls divided according to themes, allowing visitors to take a comprehensive journey through the rich Islamic heritage.