Makkah museum exhibits rare 60-page Qur’an

It was handwritten with care and artistic precision and printed by a Tunisian publishing house, embodying Muslims’ care for the Holy Qur'an throughout the ages. (SPA)
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Updated 10 May 2026
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Makkah museum exhibits rare 60-page Qur’an

MAKKAH: The Holy Qur’an Museum in the Hira Cultural District of Makkah features a rare Qur’an manuscript made up of 60 pages, with each page containing one complete hizb of the Qur’an.

It was handwritten with care and artistic precision and printed by a Tunisian publishing house, embodying Muslims’ care for the Holy Qur’an throughout the ages.

The manuscript reflects historical efforts to preserve and present the Qur’an in distinctive artistic forms, highlighting Arabic calligraphy and the arrangement of Qur’anic text.

It is displayed as part of the museum’s collection of historical exhibits and interactive technologies designed to enhance the visitor experience.

The museum showcases the development of Qur’anic writing across Islamic history in an educational setting that reflects Makkah’s significance as the place of revelation.