Watch Party - Calligraphy of the Mus'haf (Qur'an) in the Chinese Style

We’re delighted to announce that Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London is an official collaborator of!

Join us for an exclusive Watch Party event, Calligraphy of the Mus’haf (Qur’an) in the Chinese Style, with the renowned master calligrapher Haji Noor Deen Mi Guang Jiang.

In this session, Haji Noor Deen will explore the fascinating history of how Chinese Muslims recorded the Holy Qur’an using Chinese-style Arabic scripts. The event will feature a detailed introduction to the tools and techniques used, followed by a live demonstration of how to write in this unique style.

Event Details
📅 Date: Monday, 17 November 2025
🕐 Time: 13:30 – 14:30
📍 Location: Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London
🏠 Address: 10 Maple Street, London, W1T 5HA
👥 Capacity: 50 participants

What is a Watch Party?
A Watch Party is an in-person gathering where people come together to watch and create during a selected session of Islamic Art Week 2025. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn, create, and connect with like-minded art enthusiasts in your local community.

About the Calligrapher
Haji Noor Deen Mi Guang Jiang is a world-renowned calligrapher whose work beautifully bridges Chinese and Arabic artistic traditions. In 1997, he became the first Chinese calligrapher to be awarded the prestigious Certificate of Arabic Calligraphy in Egypt, and in 2017 received an Ijaza from leading Ottoman calligraphy masters in Istanbul.

About the Islamic Art Week
📅 Dates: 15–21 November 2025
🌍 Where: Online – join from anywhere
💡 Who it’s for: Artists, students, enthusiasts, and anyone curious about Islamic art

🔗https://www.islamicartweek.com

As part of Islamic Art Week 2025, you can also enjoy:

• Live workshops & demonstrations on geometry, calligraphy, illumination, and applied arts
• Panel discussions with leading international artists
• Practical guidance for developing artistic skills or creative careers
• A chance to connect with a global network of art lovers

Following the Watch Party, participants will be invited to a guided tour of the Hiç: In Pursuit of Nothingness exhibition currently on display at Yunus Emre Institute. The tour will be led by the exhibition’s curator, Nagihan Seymour, offering unique insights into the theme of hiçlik (nothingness) and its artistic interpretations through calligraphy, illumination, and ceramics.

Featuring works by:
Adam Duchy • Ayesha Ahmed • Başak Türken • Gulnaz Mahboob • Hanifi Dursun • Nagihan Seymour • Naoki Yamamoto • Osman Yılmazer • Rizwan Khan • Sacit Açıkgözoğlu • Samar Farooq • Sevil Tezgah • Sevim Çakır • Serdar Türken • Soraya Syed • Yılmaz Turan

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