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Washington Hosts Prophet's Exhibition
11-05-2014
WASHINGTON – Celebrating the 1443rd birthday of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), an Islamic calligraphy exhibition was opened in Washington a few days ago to reflect the true-values of Islam.
"This exhibition is quite meaningful and launched timely in terms of telling what Islam represents via the Qur’anic verses and deeds of our prophet, while Islam and its values is abused and misinterpreted in the world, particularly the Middle East," Turkish ambassador to Washington, Serdar Kilic, told Anadolu Agency on Saturday, November 1.
Titled “Love for the Prophet”, the exhibition showcases several paints by famous calligraphers, including Turkish.
Verses from the holy Qur’an, deeds of Prophet Muhammad and tablets on which the Prophet is identified are also presented by the exhibition hosted by the Turkish embassy. The exhibition will close on November 21.
Sponsored by the Islamic Culture and Art Platform, in cooperation with Yildiz Holding, a Turkish multinational, and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), the exhibition was opened in Washington on Friday, October 31.
A similar exhibition was held last month in New York and was also co-organized by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA).
The Prophet’s birth falls on the 12th day of Rabi-ul-Awwal (the third month in the Islamic calendar).
Many Muslims see the Prophet’s birthday as an important time to learn about and reflect on Muhammad’s life.
Lectures and speeches are often recorded and published as podcasts.
Around the world, celebrations of the prophet’s birthday include stalls selling Islamic books, leaflets, clothing, prayer mats and other materials.
Though there are no official estimates, the US is home to from 7-8 million Muslims.
According to a 2011 study by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, about 20 percent of US Muslims are converts to the faith. Of those converts, about 54 percent were men and 46 percent were women.
An earlier Gallup poll found that the majority of Americans Muslims are loyal to their country and optimistic about their future in the United States.
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