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5/1/25, 10:55 AM Sharjah gives rare manuscripts of Ibn Battua, Ibn Majid to Morocco
champion culture and preserve our shared human heritage.”
The HoW booth hosted a session titled “Chapters of Islamic Art: Travelogues – Exploring the Legacy of Ahmad ibn Majid and Ibn Battuta.” The session highlighted
the lasting impact of Islamic travelogues, with insights from Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, and Sheikha Al Mutairi, Head
of National Culture and Documents at Juma Al Majid Center. They discussed the motivations behind Muslim travels and the crucial contributions of Ibn Majid and
Ibn Battuta in documenting their journeys.

Additionally, HoW showcased its flagship initiatives, including the second edition of “Chapters of Islamic Art,” currently running in Sharjah until 5 July with the theme
“Travelogues.” The exhibition features the origins of geographic documentation, Idrisi’s medieval maps, ancient navigation tools, and rare manuscripts and books.
Visitors to the RIBF were also invited to experience the exhibition through an immersive, interactive virtual tour.

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