Calligraphy is one of the world’s oldest artforms, but in the Islamic world it remains as vibrant as ever. ... Wadi al-Salam, or the Valley of Peace, ...

The exhibit, titled ‘Islamic Calligraphy’ comprised artwork with an aura of quaint simplicity. It was launched on Sunday and will continue for the next 15 days.

Rajiv Surendra, a calligrapher and actor (best known as the math M.C. Kevin G. in the 2004 film “Mean Girls”), said he was surprised to find that his how-to calligraphy videos were some of the ...