Makkah, July 18 -- A rare Holy Quran manuscript penned more than 1,000 years ago by the celebrated calligrapher Ali bin Hilal, known as Ibn Al-Bawwab, is being exhibited at the "Iqra" Exhibition at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, offering visitors a chance to view one of the finest surviving examples of early Islamic manuscript art.

The exhibition, organised by the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, explores the history of the Holy Quran and the tradition of preserving its text across generations through exceptional craftsmanship, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Rare Ibn Al-Bawwab Quran manuscript on display.

The manuscript is accompanied by a scientific catalogue and expert analysis explai...