On Monday, part of the world’s largest copy of The Holy Quran was on display at the Dubai Expo 2022. It attracted a huge crowd outside Pakistan Pavilion as visitors gathered to see the exceptional piece of work.
Moreover, the award-winning artist, Shahid Rassam has imitated the Surah-e-Rahman with aluminium and gold plated script on a high-quality canvas. It has been done for the first time in Islamic history of over 1,400 years. Using aluminium and gold to write the verses of the Holy Quran would give the copy a longer life.
This splendid creation was initiated by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood. With Pakistan Ambassador to the UAE Afzaal Mahmood. Expo 2020 senior officials, diplomats and corporate executives were also present on the occasion.
The description of Surah-e-Rahman in this project took approximately four months to conclude with the assistance of the untiring endeavours of 200 artists, painters, calligraphers, designers and sculptors.
Furthermore, Rassam will utilize about 200kg gold and 2,000kg aluminium to carve the entire Holy Quran. Which is around 80,000 words, on 550 pages. Each page will have 150 words and the artist strives to complete the project as soon as possible after showcasing its first bit at the Dubai Expo 2020.
