{"id":25668,"date":"2025-01-29T09:21:53","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T09:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=25668"},"modified":"2025-01-29T09:21:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T09:21:53","slug":"al-khatt-festival-2025-in-alula-explore-arabic-calligraphy-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/al-khatt-festival-2025-in-alula-explore-arabic-calligraphy-art\/","title":{"rendered":"Al Khatt Festival 2025 in AlUla: Explore Arabic Calligraphy &#038; Art"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">AlUla, known for its rich cultural heritage, is hosting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alkhattfestival\/\"><strong>Al Khatt Festival 2025<\/strong><\/a>, a vibrant celebration of Arabic calligraphy. <strong>Until 22 February<\/strong>, visitors can explore stunning artworks, interactive exhibits, and live demonstrations that bring this ancient art form to life.<\/p>\n<p>The festival highlights both <strong>traditional and modern styles of Arabic calligraphy<\/strong>, displayed across various materials such as fabric, furniture, jewelry, and paper. Whether indoors or outdoors, each piece tells a unique story of artistic expression.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25691\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SaveClip.App_474024193_18065204956869982_5539365531470088081_n-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SaveClip.App_474024193_18065204956869982_5539365531470088081_n-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SaveClip.App_474024193_18065204956869982_5539365531470088081_n-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SaveClip.App_474024193_18065204956869982_5539365531470088081_n-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SaveClip.App_474024193_18065204956869982_5539365531470088081_n-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SaveClip.App_474024193_18065204956869982_5539365531470088081_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At Tantora Square, don&#8217;t miss the <strong>large-scale calligraphy installation by Her Highness Sheikha Khawla Bint Ahmed Al Suwaidi<\/strong>. Six additional pieces on display explore the deep connection between poetry and calligraphy.<\/p>\n<p>Al Khatt Gallery features the works of calligraphy artists like Abdulqader Al Rais, Ahmed Amine, Ghaleb Hawila, Khaled Al Mutlaq, and Wissam Shawkat. Their work showcases the cultural significance and evolving styles of this intricate art form.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25690\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SaveClip.App_474111382_18065205007869982_3557076126941533683_n-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SaveClip.App_474111382_18065205007869982_3557076126941533683_n-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SaveClip.App_474111382_18065205007869982_3557076126941533683_n-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SaveClip.App_474111382_18065205007869982_3557076126941533683_n-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SaveClip.App_474111382_18065205007869982_3557076126941533683_n-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SaveClip.App_474111382_18065205007869982_3557076126941533683_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step into Bait Al Khatt, a historic house in AlUla\u2019s Old Town, where <strong>designers<\/strong> Hanayen Couture, Sandra Wahbe, and Azza Al Qubaisi <strong>incorporate calligraphy into fashion and design<\/strong>, offering a fresh take on this timeless tradition.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of Arabic calligraphy. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencealula.com\/en\/things-to-do\/experiences\/alkhatt-art-and-calligraphy-exhibition?_gl=1*tt681c*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODMwMDI0NTU2LjE3MzgxNDE0MjQ.*_ga_GPTSMKPEMY*MTczODE0MTQyMy4xLjAuMTczODE0MTQ1My4wLjAuMA..\">Find out more about Al Khatt Festival 2025 here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AlUla, known for its rich cultural heritage, is hosting Al Khatt Festival 2025, a vibrant celebration of Arabic calligraphy. Until 22 February, visitors can explore stunning artworks, interactive exhibits, and live demonstrations that bring this ancient art form to life. 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