Malay Heritage Centre cordially invites you to the Exhibition opening of:   Khat : Ramadan 08 A Calligraphy Exhibtion at Malay Heritage Centre 7 September 2008, 5:00 pm, Malay Heritage Museum Featuring works by S. Mohdir, Hj Sulaiman Hj Suhaimi and Mohammad Din Mohammad Khat or Islamic Calligraphy in Arabic script or Jawi writing blends together the rich Islamic art and Malay tradition. It depicts the verses from the Quran or hadith (the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad). The Malays believe that Islamic Calligraphy is divine and talismanic. Besides paintings, these inscriptions are also applied in the Malay tradition of woven textiles, swords and spears as well as intricate carvings with floral motives and decorations. This exhibition on Khat presents a unique combination of visual presentation by the artists using bold and radiant colors to illustrate the meaning of the verses through their own interpretation of life and religious experience. Exhibition Period : 7 September - 7 October 2008 Venue : 2nd level, Malay Heritage Museum Opening Hours : 10 am - 6 pm (Tues to Sun) 1 pm - 6 pm on Mondays FREE ADMISSION Please note that works on display during the exhibition are for sale in aid of Ramadan Ketupat Charity '08 organised by the Malay Heritage Centre   Calligraphy Outreach Programme : Demonstration on Khat calligraphy by Mr. Ustaz Syed Agil on : 7, 13, 14 and 20 September 2008 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Malay Heritage Centre FREE ADMISSION ! Painting Demonstration by S. Mohdir on : 10, 15, 22 and 24 September from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Malay Heritage Centre FREE ADMISSION !