Islamabad: 30 May: International Islamic University (IIU) Islamabad has announced that “Calligraphy is an important element of Islamic culture and civilization” it was said by Dr. N.B. Jumani, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) while addressing to the inaugural ceremony of the “Painting Exhibition” organized by the Department of Islamic Art & Architecture (Female Section) of the university here on Tuesday. Renowned calligrapher Mr. Rasheed But was the chief guest on the occasion. More than 80 art pieces created by students on Islamic patterns and Islamic calligraphy, drawing work were put on display.
Dr Zaitoon Begum, Director Female Campus, IIUI, Dr Sadia Tahir, Student Advisor Female, Dr Seema Gull, Provost Female, Ms. Attia Abrar, In-charge Department of Islamic Art and Architecture and large number of female students also attended the exhibition.
Dr. N.B. Jumani appreciated the efforts of the female students to portray their creative work and said that the students should focus on calligraphy and painting because through this they can highlight their expressions regarding various phenomenon.
Dr Zaitoon Begum also appreciated the students work and motivated them to continue such activities and assured her full support to promote their work.
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