Ready to join us on our next walking-tour with the Citadel as your morning view? And better yet, join a calligraphy workshop where you will learn the basics of the art of calligraphy!

Arabic calligraphy is linked to many aspects of our cultural history, including religion, art and architecture. As time progresses, calligraphic styles evolve and often adapt to represent the characteristics of the ruling regimes in each era.
Starting at Sultan Hasan Mosque and as we walk along al-Siyufiyya street, we will take a look at the various and most common styles, point out their notable characteristics and even learn to decipher texts engraved on the walls of monuments that have lasted hundreds of years.

Following that, we will be joined by Mohamed Mahy, a professional calligrapher and instructor who will introduce us to Arabic calligraphy style and the technique of using traditional writing tools. Each participant will be given their own bamboo calligraphy pen and ink, which they get to take home to practice with.

This event is part of the Khalifa Tours program. It is organised by the Built Environment Collective and all revenues go towards supporting the sustainability of the NGO’s educational and community programs in al-Khalifa neighbourhood.

Date:
January 14th from 10 am to 1:30 pm.

Schedule:
9:45 AM: Meeting in Sultan Hassan Mosque
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM : Walking tour
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Calligraphy workshop

Itinerary
This tour starts with al-Sultan Hasan Mosque, passes along al-Siyufiyya street ending with Bayt al-Saliba (Athar Lina Headquarters)

Athar Lina Office:
2 Darb al-Shaykh Khalil, beside Sabil Umm ‘Abbas, off Saliba St., al-Khalifa
Location on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/XbZnuCGEbzJ2EADM6
Registration fees: 350 EGP
And 355 EGP if you will pay via vodafone cash (5 LE for commission transfer)

Fees are to be paid at the Athar Lina office in Bayt Saliba before Wednesday 11 of January 2022, between 10:00am and 5:00pm.

Office location:
https://goo.gl/maps/jReqzKVBWKa2MM5z8
Alternatively, payments can be made via Vodafone Cash to (01033529892).
To register, please fill in the following form:
https://forms.gle/ahV74eBxBAr1Pr2w5