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EXPRESSING RAMADAN IN POETRY

This Ramadan, we are marking the holy month with poetry recitals every Wednesday. Listen to four poets deliver eloquent 1-2 minute poems. These poems share messages of hope and resilience, touch on the values Ramadan, and each one is inspired by an artwork in the museum.

‘Shama’ (Flame)

Written by: Muhammad Iqbal

RECITED BY: Sanki King

INSPIRED BY: ‘Here I Am’
By Sanki King
Part of the exhibition ‘Abstraction and Calligraphy – Towards A Universal Language

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Peace be upon her

Written by: Amal Ismail

Recited by: Amal Ismail

INSPIRED BY: Ear Dagger Decorated with Calligraphy and Floral Designs
Granada, Spain
Late 15th century

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Written by: Amal Alsahlawi

RECITED BY: Amal Alsahlawi

INSPIRED BY: Saphea, an astronomical instrument
Andalusia, Spain
Ca. 1224

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ÉCRIT PAR: Capitaine Alexandre

RÉCITÉ PAR: Capitaine Alexandre

INSPIRÉ PAR: Cruche à inscriptions poétiques
Kashan, Iran
Ca. 1200

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